I've read Mr Midshipman Easy. You can see a lot of its influence in POB's work I think (even though his family - and possibly the man himself denied it was much of an influence.
It's not as who should say an easy read (unintended pun there, sorry...) but if you've ever managed to wade your way through Tom Jones or Clarissa or any of the other great works of late 17th early 18th Century it's okay. I'm glad I've read it, I can't say I will be rushing to pull it off my shelf for another read through any time soon though. But yes, his actually living it makes a huge difference.
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Date: 2012-02-10 07:07 pm (UTC)It's not as who should say an easy read (unintended pun there, sorry...) but if you've ever managed to wade your way through Tom Jones or Clarissa or any of the other great works of late 17th early 18th Century it's okay. I'm glad I've read it, I can't say I will be rushing to pull it off my shelf for another read through any time soon though. But yes, his actually living it makes a huge difference.