The expedition of Humphrey Clinker

Published in 1771, 'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker' is Tobias Smollett's final novel, offering a humorous and satirical view of 18th-century British society.

The story follows Matthew Bramble, a misanthropic Welsh squire, and his family as they travel through England and Scotland, encountering various eccentric characters along the way.

The novel is notable for its use of the epistolary form, presenting events from multiple perspectives, and its commentary on contemporary issues such as medicine, urban life, and social class.