Joseph Andrews (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Henry Fielding
- First Published: 1742
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Early eighteenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Satire, Picaresque fiction, Parody, Sentimental fiction
- Subjects: Traveling or travelers, Love or romance, Mistaken or secret identity, Manners or customs, England or English people, Eighteenth century, Servants, Clergy, Satire, Pretensions, Nobility
- Locales: London, England, Somerset, England
Characters Discussed
Joseph Andrews, a simple, handsome young man of great virtue who, because of his looks and purity, becomes the erotic prey of various women. Discharged from his post as Lady Booby’s footman when he fails to respond to her advances, he leaves London to return to his native Somersetshire and his true love, Fanny Goodwill. On the way he is robbed, beaten, made fun of, and nearly raped. At an inn, he meets his old tutor, Parson Adams, and together they travel home. On the way, Parson Adams rescues Fanny from a brutal ruffian. At home, however, Joseph’s...
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