Joseph Andrews
eng. The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews · 1742
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Main Ideas
- Satirical depiction of society and its vices
- Critique of hypocrisy and false virtue
- Exploration of true virtue and morality
- Parody of sentimental novels and heroic epics
- Depiction of social inequality and class differences
- Theme of journey as a means of self-discovery and character development
- Use of humor and irony to reveal characters and situations
- Importance of honesty and sincerity in human relationships
Date of publication: 24 October 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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