The expedition of Humphry Clinker
by Smollett, Tobias (1721-1771). Harris, Derrick
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- Hardcover
- first
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Synopsis
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker was the last of the picaresque novels of Tobias Smollett, and is considered by many to be his best and funniest work. Published in London on 17 June 1771, it is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six different characters: Matthew Bramble, a Welsh Squire; his sister Tabitha; their niece and nephew, Jery and Lydia Melford; Tabitha's maid Winifred Jenkins; and Lydia's suitor, Wilson.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 287662
- Title
- The expedition of Humphry Clinker
- Author
- Smollett, Tobias (1721-1771). Harris, Derrick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Westminster : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1955
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