Publisher's Synopsis
Amelia is a novel written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1751. The story follows the life of Amelia, a virtuous and beautiful young woman who is married to Captain William Booth. The couple faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, infidelity, and the death of their children. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a deceitful lawyer, a lecherous lord, and a benevolent clergyman. Fielding uses Amelia as a vehicle to explore themes of morality, social class, and the role of women in society. He presents a scathing critique of the corrupt and hypocritical upper classes, while also celebrating the virtues of the working class. The novel is written in a satirical and humorous style, with Fielding's signature wit and irony on full display. The language is rich and complex, with numerous digressions and asides that provide commentary on the action. Overall, Amelia is a classic work of English literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century society and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the novel and the development of the English language.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.
