Humphry Clinker

Humphry Clinker

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Tobias Smollett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This epistolary novel, Humphry Clinker, chronicles the misadventures of the eccentric Bramble family as they journey across Great Britain, encountering a colorful cast of characters and a series of comical mishaps. Tobias Smollett’s final work presents a satirical look at 18th-century society, medicine, and travel, all through the distinct perspectives of its various letter-writers. The narrative masterfully illustrates the foibles and prejudices of the era with sharp wit and keen observation. Readers will find themselves immersed in a vibrant, often farcical, portrayal of Georgian England, making it a cornerstone of classic British literature.

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Description

Author: Tobias Smollett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This epistolary novel, Humphry Clinker, chronicles the misadventures of the eccentric Bramble family as they journey across Great Britain, encountering a colorful cast of characters and a series of comical mishaps. Tobias Smollett’s final work presents a satirical look at 18th-century society, medicine, and travel, all through the distinct perspectives of its various letter-writers. The narrative masterfully illustrates the foibles and prejudices of the era with sharp wit and keen observation. Readers will find themselves immersed in a vibrant, often farcical, portrayal of Georgian England, making it a cornerstone of classic British literature.