The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part

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The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part

by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman

EN·~9 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

Transcriber’s Note

1:36

THE PREFACE.

4:39

THE ENGLISH ROGUE

0:06

CHAP. I.

36:32

CHAP. II.

18:19

CHAP. III.

29:47

CHAP. IV.

22:27

CHAP. V.

11:58

CHAP. VI.

29:04

CHAP. VII.

24:46

Description

A mischievous wanderer known as Meriton Latroon returns to the road, leading readers through a series of bold scams, daring duels, and clever cons that involve both men and women. Each episode is a snapshot of 17th‑century street‑level cunning, where wit outpaces law and the line between survival and villainy is constantly redrawn. The narrative balances lively storytelling with a sharp, satirical eye on the society that both enables and condemns such extravagances.

Presented in a breezy, accessible style, the work preserves the flavor of its original tongue while smoothing the occasional archaic spelling for modern ears. Illustrated chapters give a visual punch to the anecdotes, and a tongue‑in‑cheek preface reminds listeners to enjoy the tricks without trying them. The result is a vivid, entertaining portrait of a rogue’s world, perfect for anyone who loves clever humor and a glimpse into the underbelly of early modern England.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (534K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Aug 16, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Richard Head

Richard Head

A lively and unruly voice from the 17th century, this Irish-born writer is best remembered for The English Rogue, a rambunctious early picaresque tale full of satire, crime, and adventure. His work offers a vivid glimpse of Restoration-era humor and streetwise storytelling.

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Francis Kirkman

Francis Kirkman

b. 1632

A lively figure in Restoration London’s book trade, this seventeenth-century writer helped preserve and popularize the drama and adventure stories readers loved. He moved easily between bookselling, publishing, cataloging, and storytelling, leaving behind a vivid record of literary life in his day.

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