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Fielding, Henry
1707
1754
Gualterus, Petrus
Drawcansir, Alexander, Sir
Keyber, Conny
Trottplaid, John
Vinegar, Hercules
Amelia — Volume 1
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_(novel)
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"Amelia — Volume 1" by Henry Fielding is a novel written in the early 18th century. The book centers around Captain Booth and his adventures following his marriage, illustrating the challenges and distresses faced by the couple as they navigate misunderstandings, societal expectations, and their own flaws. The opening of the story introduces us to Captain Booth, who finds himself entangled in a series of unfortunate events after being wrongfully imprisoned. He encounters various characters, including fellow inmates who each have their own backstories, revealing the complexities of human nature and society at large. The narrative weaves through absurdities in governance and justice, highlighting the protagonist's philosophical thoughts on fate and fortune as he adjusts to his new life in prison and reflects on his past relationships, particularly with Miss Matthews, who emerges as a significant figure in his life. The prose engages readers with wit and commentary on human behavior, setting the stage for a rich exploration of morality and society in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Didactic fiction
England -- Fiction
Domestic fiction
Married women -- Fiction
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Category: British Literature
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