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An Old Man Taught Wisdom

An Old Man Taught Wisdom

Fielding, Henry

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419106651
ISBN13: 9781419106651
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
An Old Man Taught Wisdom is a novel written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The book is a satirical work that follows the story of an old man named Mr. Abraham Adams, who is a clergyman in a small village. Mr. Adams is a kind and generous man who is loved by his community, but he is also naive and gullible. Throughout the novel, Mr. Adams encounters various characters who try to take advantage of his kindness and innocence, including a highwayman, a con artist, and a wealthy landowner. Despite these challenges, Mr. Adams remains steadfast in his beliefs and continues to teach his wisdom to those around him. The book is filled with humor and wit, as Fielding uses Mr. Adams' experiences to critique the society of his time. The novel also explores themes of morality, virtue, and the importance of living a good life. Overall, An Old Man Taught Wisdom is a charming and insightful novel that showcases Fielding's mastery of satire and storytelling. It is a timeless work that continues to be celebrated for its humor, wisdom, and social commentary.Coup. I tell him! I hate him for his barbarous Usage of you, to lock up a young Lady of Beauty, Wit and Spirit, without ever suffering her to learn to Dance? why Madam, not learning to Dance, is absolute ruin to a young Lady. I suppose he took care enough you shou'd learn to read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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