The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 is a novel written by Tobias George Smollett and first published in 1775. The book follows the adventures of the eponymous Roderick Random, a young man who sets out on a journey to find his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including pirates, highwaymen, and prostitutes, as well as members of the upper class. The novel is a picaresque, meaning it follows the adventures of a rogue...