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Joseph Andrews, refuses Lady Booby’s advances, she discharges him, and Joseph—in the company of his old tutor, Parson Adams (one of the great comic figures of literature)—sets out from London to visit his sweetheart, Fanny. Along the way, the two travelers meet with a series of adventures—some... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Joseph Andrews: He is the brother of Pamela Andrews and is a virtuous young man. Lady Booby tries to seduce him while he works as her footman.
- Lady Booby: She is a widow who attempts to seduce Joseph but is humiliated by his rejections.
- Mrs. Slipslop: She also works for Lady Booby and, like her mistress, seeks to seduce Joseph.
- Fanny Goodwill: A virtuous milkmaid that Joseph is in love with. Like Joseph, she undergoes many assaults and attempts at taking her virtue.
- Mr. Abraham Adams: He is a priest that has a good heart but is absentminded and a little vain. He helps Joseph travel across the countryside and supports his marriage to Fanny.
- Mr. Booby: This character is adapted from the Mr. B of Samuel Richardson's Pamela.
- Pamela Andrews: Taken from Samuel Richardson's novel, this character is virtuous and beautiful. She is also Joseph's sister.
- Mr. Andrews: Joseph and Pamela's father.
- Mrs. Andrews: Joseph and Pamela's mother.
- Sir Thomas Booby: The recently deceased master of Joseph and husband of Lady Booby.
- Peter Pounce: Lady Booby's steward.
- Two Ruffians: They attack Joseph while he is travelling and take everything he has, leaving him naked and injured on the side of the road.
- Postilion: Finds Joseph after he is attacked by the ruffians and gives him his greatcoat.
- Mr. Tow-Wouse: He is the owner of the inn that Joseph stays at while he recovers from the attack by the ruffians.
- Mrs. Tow-Wouse: She is Mr. Tow-Wouse's frugal wife.
- Betty: A chambermaid at Mr. Tow-Wouse's inn that isn't as innocent as she seems.
- Mr. Barnabas: He is a clergyman who loves to drink. He helps to take care of Joseph after he is attacked by ruffians.
- Surgeon: Helps Joseph recover from his injuries after he is attacked.
First Sentence edit
As it is possible the mere English Reader may have a different Idea of Romance with the Author of these little Volumes; and may consequently expect a kind of Entertainment, not to be found, nor which was even intended, in the following Pages; it may not be improper to premise a few Words concerning this kind of Writing, which I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our Language.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 101 in Penguin English Library. (publisher series)
This is book 981 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Henry Fielding (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: A. Millar (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 1742
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 360
Publisher: A. Millar (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 1742
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 360
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.5
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