Humphrey Clinker
Book • 1967
'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker' is an epistolary novel that presents the travels and observations of the Bramble family through a series of letters.
The story follows the Brambles as they journey through various parts of Britain, encountering different social classes and customs.
Each character offers a unique perspective on the events and people they encounter, creating a multifaceted view of 18th-century society.
Smollett satirizes social pretensions, class distinctions, and the eccentricities of human behavior.
Themes of travel, social commentary, and the contrast between appearance and reality are prominent throughout the novel.
The novel provides a humorous and insightful portrayal of British society.
The story follows the Brambles as they journey through various parts of Britain, encountering different social classes and customs.
Each character offers a unique perspective on the events and people they encounter, creating a multifaceted view of 18th-century society.
Smollett satirizes social pretensions, class distinctions, and the eccentricities of human behavior.
Themes of travel, social commentary, and the contrast between appearance and reality are prominent throughout the novel.
The novel provides a humorous and insightful portrayal of British society.
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