THE JOURNAL of a Voyage to Lisbon: The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon: Henry Fielding's Personal Account of his Journey to LisbonPrabhat Prakashan, 01/01/2021 - 298 páginas The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon by Henry Fielding: The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon is a travelogue by Henry Fielding that recounts his journey to the Portuguese city of Lisbon for medical treatment. Fielding's witty and observant narrative not only captures the details of his voyage but also provides insights into the cultural and social aspects of 18th-century Lisbon. With a blend of humor and introspection, Fielding's journal offers a unique glimpse into his personal experiences and the world around him. Key Aspects of the Book "The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon": Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist, playwright, and magistrate. He is best known for his novels, including Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews, which are regarded as classics of English literature. The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon showcases Fielding's skill as a writer and his ability to combine humor with keen observations of human nature. |
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... short life, when he found this special path of his (and it is impossible to say whether the actual finding was in the case of Jonathan or in the case of Joseph), he did but flounder and slip. When he had found it, and was content to ...
... short, the various views of which we may see the face of the earth, would scarce afford him a pleasure worthy of his labor; and surely it would give him very little opportunity of communicating any kind of entertainment or improvement ...
... short of my service, if I succeeded in my attempt. To say the truth, the public never act more wisely than when they act most liberally in the distribution of their rewards; and here the good they receive is often more to be considered ...
... short trial, therefore, of a milk diet, which I presently found did not suit with my case, I betook myself to the bishop's prescription, and dosed myself every morning and evening with half a pint of tar-water. It was no more than three ...
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