The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, written by Tobias Smollett, is an epistolary novel that tells the story of the journey of a Welsh family, the Brambles, as they travel through England and Scotland. The novel is composed of letters written by various members of the family and their friends, including the titular character, Humphry Clinker, who is their servant. The novel is set in the 18th century and is a satirical commentary on the social and political climate of the time. The Bramble family is made up of a range of characters, including the irritable and hypochondriacal father, Matthew Bramble, his spinster sister, Tabitha, his flirtatious niece, Lydia, and his nephew, Jery, who is a military man. Throughout their journey, the family encounters a variety of people, including innkeepers, farmers, and aristocrats, and the letters they write provide insights into the different social classes and their attitudes towards each other. The novel also explores themes such as love, marriage, and morality. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker is considered one of Smollett's most important works and is regarded as a classic of English literature. It is praised for its vivid descriptions of the English and Scottish countryside, its humor, and its insightful commentary on society.1929. Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and editor. A novel in epistolary form about a group of travelers who visit places in England and Scotland and provide through their satirical and witty letters a vivid and detailed picture of the contemporary social and political scene. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.