The Poetical Works of Johnson, Parnell, Gray and Smollett

Tobias Smollett, a notable Scottish poet and author, is recognized for his influential picaresque novels, including The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker. His works, which shaped the landscape of literature and inspired writers like Charles Dickens, often faced alterations by printers. To address these discrepancies, Dr. O. M. Brack Jr. edited definitive editions of Smollett's novels, ensuring the integrity of his original narratives.