The Unfortunate Traveller by Thomas Nashe
"The Unfortunate Traveller" is a picaresque novel that follows the adventures and misadventures of a young man named Jack Wilton, who goes through various escapades across Europe during the reign of Henry VIII. As a page to the Earl of Surrey, Jack encounters a variety of characters and experiences, including wars, imprisonment, and love affairs. The novel is notable for its vivid depiction of the social and political conditions of the time, as well as its pioneering use of the English language.
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