The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett cover art

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett

By: Lina
Listen for free

About this listen

 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.

Much of the comedy arises from differences in the descriptions of the same events by different participants. Attributions of motives and descriptions of behavior show wild variation and reveal much about the character of the teller. The setting, amidst the high-society spa towns and seaside resorts of the 18th century provides his characters with many opportunities for satirical observations on English life and manners. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Lina Art
Episodes
  • from WIN. LOYD To Mrs MARY JONES

    from WIN. LOYD To Mrs MARY JONES
    Sep 29 2024
    3 mins
  • from TAB. LISMAHAGO To Mrs GWYLLIM

    from TAB. LISMAHAGO To Mrs GWYLLIM
    Sep 29 2024
    2 mins
  • from MATT. BRAMBLE To Dr LEWIS

    from MATT. BRAMBLE To Dr LEWIS
    Sep 29 2024
    4 mins

What listeners say about The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.