tobias smollett
Definition
Proper noun: - Tobias Smollett: A Scottish author known primarily for writing picaresque and adventure novels during the 18th century.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Tobias Smollett is a key figure in the development of the English novel.
- The works of Tobias Smollett often feature satire and vivid depictions of contemporary society.
Advanced Usage
- "in the style of Smollett": Describing a narrative that is episodic, satirical, and focused on the adventures of a roguish hero.
- The modern picaresque tale was written very much in the style of Smollett.
Variants and Related Words
- Smollettian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Tobias Smollett's writings.
- The novel's coarse humor and social criticism are decidedly Smollettian.
Synonyms
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
Related Phrases
- "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker": The title of Smollett's most famous novel, often used to refer to his masterpiece.
- For his final work, he produced "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker".
Noun
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Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)
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