Amelia — Complete by Henry Fielding
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| Author | Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
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| Title | Amelia — Complete |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Amelia — Complete" by Henry Fielding is a novel written in the 18th century, which explores the complexities of marriage, virtue, and societal morality in England. The narrative primarily follows Captain Booth and his struggles, along with the intertwined fate of the titular character, Amelia, as they navigate a series of distresses and adventures that challenge their love and integrity. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Captain Booth's precarious situation as he finds himself imprisoned following a series of unfortunate events. Through a series of vignettes, Fielding humorously critiques the justice system and societal norms as Booth encounters various characters within the prison, including his fellow inmates and the ruling magistrate, Mr. Thrasher, whose absurdities and incompetence highlight the failings of authority. During this tumultuous time, Booth learns of a woman named Miss Matthews, whose impactful and tragic past links her to his own journey, setting the stage for further revelations about love, betrayal, and redemption as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6098 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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