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The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams: And, an Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews (Oxford World's Classics)
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of His Friend Mr Abraham Adams And an Apology for the Life of Mrs Shamela Andrews - Oxford World's Classics
Author: Henry Fielding, Douglas Brooks-Davies, Tom Keymer
Henry Fielding wrote both Joseph Andrews (1742) and Shamela (1741) in response to Samuel Richardson's book Pamela (1740), of which Shamela is a splendidly bawdy travesty. Joseph Andrews begins as a parody, too, but soon outgrows its origins, and its deepest roots lie in Cervantes and Marivaux. In both stories, Fielding demonstrates his concern ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780192833433
ISBN-10: 019283343X
Publication Date: 9/23/1999
Pages: 410
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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