A Voyage to Lisbon

Name: A Voyage to Lisbon
Author: Henry Fielding
ISBN: 9781787249080

Author: Henry Fielding
Language: English
Length: 116 pages
ISBN: 9781787249080
Published: 11 October 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

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love
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Description

"A Voyage to Lisbon" by Henry Fielding is a travel narrative chronicling the author's journey to Portugal for health reasons. Written in a witty and satirical style, Fielding intertwines his observations with humor and commentary on contemporary society. Through encounters with diverse characters, he offers insights into human nature, social customs, and the challenges of travel in the 18th century. The narrative is a blend of personal reflection, cultural exploration, and humorous anecdotes, showcasing Fielding's literary prowess and his ability to engage readers with both wit and wisdom.

Author

Henry Fielding (1707–1754) brought satire, energy, and moral seriousness to the birth of the English novel. Trained as a playwright, he turned to fiction partly to answer Richardson's Pamela, developing a style that mixed picaresque adventure, ironic commentary, and vivid social observation. His great novel Tom Jones follows a foundling through a world of hypocrites and fools, exposing corruption while never losing sympathy for human weakness.

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