Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

Listen and read as much as you want
Over 400 000+ titles
Bestsellers in 10+ Indian languages
Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
Easy to cancel anytime

Subscribe now

Try for free

The Adventures of Roderick Random

Name: The Adventures of Roderick Random
ISBN: 9781911495987

Try for free

Duration: 18H 18min
Language: English
Format
Category: Fantasy & SciFi

The Adventures of Roderick Random is a picaresque novel following the turbulent life of its eponymous hero, a spirited and often reckless young man navigating 18th-century society. Born the illegitimate son of a nobleman, Roderick faces hardship and neglect before embarking on a series of wild escapades across Britain, France, and the high seas. As a naval surgeon’s mate and later a midshipman, he endures brutal conditions, encounters eccentric characters, and pursues love and fortune amid chaos. Smollett blends satire, humor, and gritty realism to critique social injustice, corruption, and human folly. A vivid, often bawdy tale of survival and self-discovery, it helped shape the early English novel and inspired later writers like Dickens and Thackeray.

Release date

Audiobook: 24 June 2025
Ebook: 31 August 2016