Publisher's Synopsis
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker is a novel by Scottish author Tobias Smollett, first published in 1771. The book is written in the form of letters between various characters, and follows the travels and adventures of the eccentric and comical Clinker family as they journey through England and Scotland. The main characters include Matthew Bramble, a wealthy and cynical Welshman; his niece and ward, Lydia Melford, who is in love with a man her uncle disapproves of; her maid Winifred Jenkins, who is in love with Humphry Clinker, the family's servant; and Humphry Clinker himself, who is revealed to be a long-lost member of the Bramble family. The novel deals with themes of social class, family relationships, and the changing landscape of 18th-century Britain. Smollett's wit and satirical style make The Expedition of Humphry Clinker a classic of English literature.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.
