The Sot-Weed Factor (The Anchor Literary Library) is John Barth’s most distinguished masterpiece and a modern classic. Set in the 17th century, the novel offers a hilarious satire on human vices, with a hero who has been described by Time as “one of the most diverting…to roam the world since Candide.” The book spans 768 pages and explores themes of adventure, irony, and self-reflection in a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.