Publisher's Synopsis

""Amelia"" is a novel by the 18th century English author, Henry Fielding. The book follows the life of the titular character, Amelia, from her childhood to her marriage and eventual widowhood. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, social pressures, and the loss of loved ones. Despite these challenges, Amelia remains steadfast in her determination to live a virtuous and fulfilling life. The novel is notable for its realistic portrayal of 18th century society, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, marriage, and morality. Through Amelia's story, Fielding offers a nuanced and insightful commentary on the human condition, making this book a classic of English literature.If the vulgar Opinion of the Fatality in Marriage had ever any Sanction, it surely, had such in my Marriage with my Amelia. I knew her in the first Dawn of her Beauty; and, I believe, Madam, she had as much as ever fell to the Share of a Woman; but though I always admired her, it was long without any Spark of Love. Perhaps the general Admiration which at that Time pursued her, the Respect paid her by Persons of the highest Rank, and the numberless Addresses which were made her by Men of great Fortune, prevented my aspiring at the Possession of those Charms, which seemed so absolutely out of my Reach.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169354760
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 522
Weight: 1115g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 28mm