Leer The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete online gratis (en inglés)

"The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom" by Tobias Smollett is a satirical novel written in the mid-18th century. The narrative follows the cunning and morally ambiguous character of Ferdinand Count Fathom, a man of mysterious parentage armed with an extraordinary talent for deception and manipulation. The story sets the stage for themes of vice and virtue, exploring Fathom’s escapades and schemes as he navigates a world ripe for exploitation. The opening of the novel introduces Fathom in an unusual light—born under strange circumstances to a mother who flitted between roles in military encampments and armies. We explore the early influence of his mother, an adventurous and fierce figure whose exploits paint a picture of a wild and unrestrained environment. As Fathom grows, he exhibits a blend of charisma and villainy, drawing the attention of powerful patrons while developing ambitions of his own. With a sharp wit and an ability to adapt, he becomes both an object of admiration and

Así empieza

With the Author’s Preface, and an Introduction by G. H. Maynadier, Ph.D. Department of English, Harvard University.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PART I. TO DOCTOR CHAPTER ONE. Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO. A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE. He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR. His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE. A brief Detail of his Education CHAPTER SIX. He meditates Schemes of Importance CHAPTER SEVEN. Engages in Partnership with a female Associate, in order to put his Talents in Action CHAPTER EIGHT. Their first Attempt; with a Digression which some Readers may think impertinent CHAPTER NINE. The Confederates change their Battery, and achieve a remarkable Adventure CHAPTER TEN. They proceed to levy Contributions with great Success, until our Hero sets out with the young Count for Vienna, where he enters into League with another Adventurer CHAPTER ELEVEN. Fathom makes various Efforts in the World of Gallantry CHAPTER TWELVE. He effects a Lodgment in the House of a rich Jeweller CHAPTER THIRTEEN. He is exposed to a most perilous Incident in the Course of his Intrigue with the Daughter CHAPTER FOURTEEN. He is reduced to a dreadful Dilemma, in consequence of an Assignation with the Wife CHAPTER FIFTEEN. But at length succeeds in his Attempt upon both CHAPTER SIXTEEN. His Success begets a blind Security, by which he is once again well-nigh entrapped in his Dulcinea’s Apartment CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. The Step-dame’s S

… sigue leyendo gratis en el lector inmersivo de Mirrow.