Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The Adventures Of Joseph Andrews And His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams is a novel written by Henry Fielding. The novel is a parody of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded. The story follows the adventures of Joseph Andrews, a young footman, and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams, a parson. Joseph is in love with Fanny, a servant girl, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of Lady Booby, Joseph's employer, who also has feelings for him. The novel is a satire on the social conventions of the time, particularly on the hypocrisy of the upper classes. It also explores themes such as love, friendship, and morality. The book is written in a humorous and entertaining style, with witty dialogue and memorable characters. The History Of The Adventures Of Joseph Andrews And His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams is considered a classic of English literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the novel.Mr. Joseph Andrews, the Hero of our ensuing History, was esteemed to be the only Son of Gaffar and Gammer Andrews, and Brother to the illustrious Pamela, whose Virtue is at present so famous. As to his Ancestors, we have searched with great Diligence, but little Success: being unable to trace them farther than his Great Grandfather, who, as an elderly Person in the Parish remembers to have heard his Father say, was an excellent Cudgel-player.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
