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The Tobias Smollett Library presents the novels of Tobias Smollett in full: adventures, misadventures, sharp satire, and lively portraits of a restless 18th-century world. Here are rogues, sailors, tr... more
FAQs about The Tobias Smollett Library:How many episodes does The Tobias Smollett Library have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.
June 30, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 13In which the triumphs of our knight-errant raise admiration and embroil him in a quarrel with a seafaring companion over the merits of love and valour, while his devoted squire suffers for his loyalty. Later, Sir Launcelot encounters insolent impostors interrupting the peace of an inn and aids a pair of distressed young ladies, whose mysterious flight and noble demeanour kindle a deep meditation upon his own affairs....more27minPlay
June 30, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 14In which Sir Launcelot Greaves wrestles with the cruel letter that severs his hopes, yet resolves to seek adventure and distraction from his heart’s turmoil, soon embarking upon a quest to return lost valuables to a lady in distress. The narrative unfolds the grievous circumstances surrounding the fair Miss Aurelia Darnel, whose oppressive guardian and sinister intrigues have cast her into captivity, from which a faithful attendant’s daring rescue sets her trembling, weary, and on a perilous journey towards London....more25minPlay
June 29, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 11In which Sir Launcelot Greaves, detained without cause by the overbearing Justice Gobble, uncovers a litany of grievances from prisoners oppressed by the magistrate's cruel and petty authority. Moved by the heartrending plight of a distraught madwoman and the general injustice inflicted upon the innocent, the knight petitions boldly for lawful redress and declares his intention to pursue justice....more29minPlay
June 29, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 12In which Sir Launcelot Greaves, aided by his steadfast companions, confronts the oppressive Justice Gobble and seeks redress for wrongful imprisonment and cruelty inflicted upon the vulnerable, employing both legal counsel and cunning stratagems. The narrative unfolds with the restoration of familial bonds and the promise of peace and prosperity for those unjustly aggrieved, underscoring the knight’s unwavering commitment to justice and benevolence....more28minPlay
June 28, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 9In which Sir Launcelot awakens to the tumult of a spirited election day, marked by rival processions, clamorous factions, and a dramatic speech from each candidate, stirring the passions of the assembled crowd. Amidst this lively contest, the knight interposes with a reasoned plea for wisdom and honour in choosing representatives, only to find himself challenged by the keen animosities and follies of local politics....more21minPlay
June 28, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 10In which Sir Launcelot encounters a vociferous quack hawking his dubious elixir beyond the town gates, stirring a crowd with a curious mixture of scorn and melancholy truth, and soon finds himself drawn into a complex tangle involving an imprisoned friend, a mysterious coach and its distressed passengers, and the unjust captivity of his ever-loyal squire. Amidst this perplexing episode, the knight’s indignation mounts as he contemplates the machinery of local justice and prepares to employ both wit and will to uphold honour and right....more22minPlay
June 27, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 8In which the knight, undeterred by tempest and darkness, faces the capricious antics of his bewildering mount and the timid endeavours of his squire, Timothy Crabshaw, whose folly and fear provide both vexation and comic relief. Together they confront the perils of highway robbery, a lost horse, and a townsfolk’s suspicion, revealing a fragile balance between madness and courage amidst their knightly quest....more20minPlay
June 27, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 7In which a nocturnal stratagem involving ghostly disguises and phantasmal apparitions unfolds to confront a beleaguered captain, producing a night of confounded terror and uproarious farce within a village inn. Thereafter, Sir Launcelot dispenses measured counsel on knighthood’s virtues and laws, resolving to guide the earnest but unseasoned mariner in his quest for chivalry....more22minPlay
June 26, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 6In which a sea-captain, inspired by a whimsy to embrace the life of a knight-errant, receives cautious counsel from a learned surgeon and a skeptical nephew, while preparations are made for a curious vigil in a haunted church. The company conspires to temper the captain's fervour with a nocturnal fright, setting the stage for a night of solemn vigils and eerie anticipation....more13minPlay
June 26, 2026The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 5In which the restless squire awakens from a frightful nightmare and recounts the curious and extravagant pursuits of Sir Launcelot Greaves, including his strange knightly investiture and the peculiar selection and misadventures of his unconventional squire, Crabshaw. Their exploits culminate in an untoward encounter with a band of recruits, leading to a comic yet serious fray that tests Sir Launcelot’s mettle and generosity amidst the follies and tempers of those about him....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Tobias Smollett Library:How many episodes does The Tobias Smollett Library have?The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.