Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journey From This World To The Next And A Voyage To Lisbon"" is a novel written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The book tells the story of a man named Mr. Francis who dies and travels to the afterlife. In the afterlife, he meets a guide who takes him on a journey through various levels of heaven and hell. During his journey, Mr. Francis encounters various characters, both famous and infamous, and witnesses their fates in the afterlife.In addition to the journey through the afterlife, the novel also features a separate story about a man named Don Francisco who travels from Lisbon to England. Don Francisco's journey is filled with danger and adventure, as he faces storms, pirates, and other obstacles on his way.The book is a satirical commentary on the society and politics of 18th century England, with Fielding using the afterlife as a way to critique the behavior and morals of his contemporaries. The novel also explores themes of morality, justice, and redemption.Overall, ""A Journey From This World To The Next And A Voyage To Lisbon"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining work of fiction that combines elements of adventure, satire, and moral philosophy.With Illustrations By Herbert Railton And E. J. Wheeler.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.
