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Joseph Andrews

Joseph Andrews

By: Henry Fielding
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Joseph Andrews is the debut full-length novel by English author and magistrate Henry Fielding, marking a significant milestone in the history of English literature. Published in 1742, this comic romance follows the endearing journey of a good-hearted footman as he travels home from London alongside his friend and mentor, the forgetful parson Abraham Adams. Packed with wit and humor, this tale explores themes of friendship, virtue, and the absurdities of life.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 033 - Book IV Chapters 15 16
    Feb 20 2026
    Joseph Andrews is the debut full-length novel by English author and magistrate Henry Fielding, marking a significant milestone in the history of English literature. Published in 1742, this comic romance follows the endearing journey of a good-hearted footman as he travels home from London alongside his friend and mentor, the forgetful parson Abraham Adams. Packed with wit and humor, this tale explores themes of friendship, virtue, and the absurdities of life.
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    29 mins
  • 033 - Book IV Chapters 15 16
    Feb 20 2026
    Joseph Andrews is the debut full-length novel by English author and magistrate Henry Fielding, marking a significant milestone in the history of English literature. Published in 1742, this comic romance follows the endearing journey of a good-hearted footman as he travels home from London alongside his friend and mentor, the forgetful parson Abraham Adams. Packed with wit and humor, this tale explores themes of friendship, virtue, and the absurdities of life.
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • 033 - Book IV Chapters 15 16
    Feb 20 2026
    Joseph Andrews is the debut full-length novel by English author and magistrate Henry Fielding, marking a significant milestone in the history of English literature. Published in 1742, this comic romance follows the endearing journey of a good-hearted footman as he travels home from London alongside his friend and mentor, the forgetful parson Abraham Adams. Packed with wit and humor, this tale explores themes of friendship, virtue, and the absurdities of life.
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
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