Jorrocks's Jaunts And Jollities - Robert Surtees Smith

Jorrocks�������s Jaunts And Jollities is a classic English novel written by Robert Smith Surtees. Originally published in 1838, it is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes featuring the character of Mr. Jorrocks, a Cockney grocer who becomes a foxhunter. The book is set in the English countryside and depicts the various adventures and misadventures of Jorrocks and his companions as they pursue their passion for foxhunting. The novel is divided into a series of chapters, each of which tells a self-contained story. Some of the most memorable episodes include Jorrocks�������s attempts to buy a horse, his misadventures at a hunt ball, and his comical attempts to impress a wealthy widow. Throughout the book, Surtees uses a humorous and satirical tone to poke fun at the foibles of the English upper classes and the eccentricities of foxhunting culture. Jorrocks�������s Jaunts And Jollities is considered a classic of English literature and a landmark in the development of the humorous novel. It has been praised for its vivid characters, lively dialogue, and sharp wit. The book has also been adapted for stage and screen, and remains a beloved work of English literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781430459828