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Set in 18th-century England, this novel follows the adventures of a footboy named Joseph Andrews after his dismissal from service. Rejecting the advances of his employer's wife, he embarks on a journey marked by crime, poverty, and comedic love. As a response to contemporary literature, it critiques societal corruption while blending satire with sophisticated prose. Originally a parody of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela," this work evolves into a broader commentary on the limitations of its time, showcasing Fielding's wit and insight.
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Joseph Andrews and Shamela, Henry Fielding
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2020
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- (In brossura)
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Henry Fielding
- Editore
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- Pubblicato
- 2020
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9781420966374
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 3,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set in 18th-century England, this novel follows the adventures of a footboy named Joseph Andrews after his dismissal from service. Rejecting the advances of his employer's wife, he embarks on a journey marked by crime, poverty, and comedic love. As a response to contemporary literature, it critiques societal corruption while blending satire with sophisticated prose. Originally a parody of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela," this work evolves into a broader commentary on the limitations of its time, showcasing Fielding's wit and insight.