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Title: The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expedition_of_Humphry_Clinker

Credits: Produced by Martin Adamson, Andreas Philipp, and David Widger

Summary: "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker" by Tobias Smollett is a novel written during the mid-18th century. This humorous work explores the journey and misadventures of the Bramble family and their companions as they travel through Wales and England, providing a satirical glimpse into the social and cultural life of the time. The story is primarily told through a series of letters, offering a diverse range of perspectives from its characters, including the hypochondriac Matthew Bramble and his lively niece, Lydia Melford. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters through a series of letters among various recipients. The narrative begins with Jonathan Dustwich, who writes to Mr. Henry Davis about his plans to publish a collection of letters, asserting the importance of their content. We also meet Matthew Bramble, who expresses his ailments and frustrations with familial responsibilities, alluding to troublesome interactions with his niece’s romantic interests. As they prepare for a trip to the Hot Well in Bristol, the Bramble family’s dynamic begins to unfold, hinting at both familial loyalty and the conflicts that arise from their contrasting personalities. Ultimately, the beginning sets the stage for a blend of comedy, social commentary, and insight into human relationships throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771

EBook No.: 2160

Published: Apr 1, 2000

Downloads: 78912

Language: English

Subject: Epistolary fiction

Subject: Travelers -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expedition_of_Humphry_Clinker

Credits: Produced by Martin Adamson, Andreas Philipp, and David Widger

Summary: "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker" by Tobias Smollett is a novel written during the mid-18th century. This humorous work explores the journey and misadventures of the Bramble family and their companions as they travel through Wales and England, providing a satirical glimpse into the social and cultural life of the time. The story is primarily told through a series of letters, offering a diverse range of perspectives from its characters, including the hypochondriac Matthew Bramble and his lively niece, Lydia Melford. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters through a series of letters among various recipients. The narrative begins with Jonathan Dustwich, who writes to Mr. Henry Davis about his plans to publish a collection of letters, asserting the importance of their content. We also meet Matthew Bramble, who expresses his ailments and frustrations with familial responsibilities, alluding to troublesome interactions with his niece’s romantic interests. As they prepare for a trip to the Hot Well in Bristol, the Bramble family’s dynamic begins to unfold, hinting at both familial loyalty and the conflicts that arise from their contrasting personalities. Ultimately, the beginning sets the stage for a blend of comedy, social commentary, and insight into human relationships throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771

EBook No.: 2160

Published: Apr 1, 2000

Downloads: 78912

Language: English

Subject: Epistolary fiction

Subject: Travelers -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.