The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

Tobias Smollett

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Indy Pub
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9798869160553
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Tobias Smollett’s The Expedition of Humphry Clinker takes readers on a rollicking 18th-Century journey across England and Scotland. Through the witty and observant letters of the eccentric Matthew Bramble, the novel unfolds a hilarious and satirical chronicle of societal quirks providing a delightful andinsightful exploration of the human comedy.

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