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The Expedition of Humphry Clinker
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General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023047890
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, by Tobias Smollett, is a classic example of the 18th-century epistolary novel, offering a vibrant and satirical portrait of Great Britain. Told through a series of letters, the narrative follows a family's journey through the country, exposing the social dynamics and eccentricities of the time.
Smollett's wit and keen observation skills are on full display as he crafts a compelling social satire. The novel explores themes of family, class, and the changing landscape of Great Britain, providing a snapshot of a bygone era. As the family travels, their experiences and interactions reveal a society full of contradictions and humorous situations. This edition preserves the original text, offering readers an authentic encounter with a beloved work of British literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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