About
Eighteenth-century Scottish poet and picaresque novelist who famously wrote The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle. His other works include The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom.
Before Fame
He studied medicine at the University of Glasgow and subsequently worked in Jamaica as a surgeon.
Trivia
He considered A Complete History of England (written between 1757 and 1765) to be his most important work.
Family Life
He married Nancy Lascelles in 1747. The couple had one daughter.
Associated With
His work influenced the literary development of renowned author Charles Dickens.
