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The English Rogue

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The English Rogue is a picaresque novel by Richard Head, first published in 1665 under the fuller title The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon. Its central figure is presented through episodes involving deception, theft, and the criminal life, placing the book within the seventeenth-century tradition of rogue narratives. The work is of interest to readers studying early English prose fiction, satire, and representations of the underworld.

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Who wrote The English Rogue?

The English Rogue was written by Richard Head. It was first published in 1665 under the fuller title The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon.

Who is Meriton Latroon in The English Rogue?

Meriton Latroon is the central figure and narrator of the novel. His life is presented through episodes involving deception, theft, and criminal activity.

What type of novel is The English Rogue?

The English Rogue is a picaresque novel, meaning it follows an antihero through a series of adventures and schemes. Its episodic structure focuses on the criminal life of Meriton Latroon.

Is The English Rogue related to Moll Flanders?

Both books belong to the English tradition of picaresque and criminal-life fiction, but they are different novels. The English Rogue appeared in 1665, while Daniel Defoe’s Moll Flanders was published much later, in 1722.

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