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

Name: The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part
Author: Richard Head

By Richard Head

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A picaresque continuation follows a roguish narrator who relates comic adventures, schemes, and occasional reversals in a series of episodic anecdotes. The text catalogs observed knaveries across a range of trades—with particular attention to scriveners and booksellers—mixing practical detail, satire, and self-reproach. Prefatory material addresses booksellers directly and the work repeatedly signals a moral purpose, urging readers to study vice as a warning rather than to imitate it.

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Richard Head

Richard Head was an English author known for his contributions to the genre of rogue literature in the 17th century. His most notable work, "The English Rogue," is a multi-part narrative that follows the adventures of Meriton Latroon, a witty and extravagant character who navigates a world filled with deception and vice. This work not only entertains but also provides a satirical commentary on the social mores of his time. Head's writing is characterized by its vivid storytelling and exploration of the complexities of human behavior, making him a significant figure in early English prose.