📘 The Expedition of Humphry Clinker – A Classic of 18th-Century British Satire

🔍 What is The Expedition of Humphry Clinker About?

Tobias Smollett’s The Expedition of Humphry Clinker is a brilliant example of the 18th-century epistolary novel, told entirely through a series of letters written by various characters. Set against the backdrop of a changing Britain, the novel follows the eccentric Matthew Bramble and his companions on a journey across England and Scotland, revealing their personalities, prejudices, and the absurdities of society along the way.

✍️ Why Read The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Today?

Though written in 1771, The Expedition of Humphry Clinker remains remarkably relevant for readers interested in:

• Satirical commentary on health, religion, and class.

• Early developments in the English novel form.

• A rich, humorous portrayal of human behavior across generations.

Smollett’s final novel is not only his most polished but also his most human, capturing the quirks and contradictions of a society in transition — with wit, empathy, and biting humor.

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Source: Project Gutenberg