Definition

Proper noun: A Scottish author of the 18th century, known for writing picaresque and adventure novels. He was also a surgeon, translator, and historian.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person, Tobias George Smollett. It is used in biographical, literary, and historical contexts. * He studied the works of Tobias George Smollett for his thesis on 18th-century satire. * The museum featured an exhibit on Tobias George Smollett and his influence on English literature.

Advanced Usage

• "in the style of Smollett": Used to describe a narrative that is episodic, satirical, and focused on the adventures of a roguish hero, characteristic of his novels like .

Variants and Related Words

• Smollett (n): A common shortened form of the full name, used with the same meaning.
  • The novels of Smollett are less widely read today than those of his contemporary, Henry Fielding.

Synonyms

• Author
• Novelist
• Writer

Note: These are general synonyms for his profession, not direct synonyms for the proper name itself.

Noun

1. Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)