The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

The Expedition of Humphry ClinkerWilliam Thackeray called it "the most laughable story that has ever been written since the goodly art of novel writing began." As a group of travellers visit places in England and Scotland, they provide through satire and wit a vivid and detailed picture of the contemporary social and political scene. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each

William Thackeray called it "the most laughable story that has ever been written since the goodly art of novel-writing began." As a group of travellers visit places in England and Scotland, they provide through satire and wit a vivid and detailed picture of the contemporary social and political scene.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/01/2009
ISBN: 9780199538980
Pages: 375
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.80d