Joseph Andrews ; with Shamela ; and Related Writings: Authoritative Texts, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism Summary
Henry Fielding

Joseph Andrews ; with Shamela ; and Related Writings: Authoritative Texts, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism Summary

"Joseph Andrews with Shamela and Related Writings" by Henry Fielding and edited by Homer Goldberg is a collection of works by Henry Fielding, works that inspired Fielding and works that were written about Fielding's writing. This collection includes copies of two of Fielding's most famed narrative works, as well as several of his essays. Additionally, this collection includes selections from sources that influenced his writing and criticism about his works.

"Joseph Andrews" is a novel in which Joseph Andrews, the young male protagonist, is pursued by Lady Booby, his employer. After being dismissed from her service for refusing her advances, Joseph travels from London to the Booby country home. On the way, he endures many misadventures but is reunited with the kind Parson Adams and Joseph's love, Fanny Goodwill. Upon his return to the country, Lady Booby tries to separate Joseph and Fanny,... View more of the Joseph Andrews ; with Shamela ; and Related Writings: Authoritative Texts, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism Summary