Roberto the Rover; A Tale of Sea and Shore

Charles Farrar Browne was an American writer, one of the brightest and most popular humorous men of 19th-century, known under his pen name Artemus Ward. His literature works included tricks of language, burlesques and parodies, jokes and humor, made him the favorite author of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and important figure in the world of literature.

A humorous short story “Roberto the Rover; A Tale of Sea and Shore” was written in 1860. The action happens in 18th century and represents the depicting of thrilling scenes taken place in throne-room of the King Richard the III. Amusing characters, grotesque, fractured grammar and pointed humor will be pleasant for fans of satire. 

We present you the fun short story, written by one of the world’s most popular satirists. Enjoy the reading.