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Journal Of A Voyage To Lisbon

Journal Of A Voyage To Lisbon

Fielding, Henry

Paperback

Literary FiguresTravel WritingSpain & Portugal

ISBN10: 1419127942
ISBN13: 9781419127946
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.20 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon is a travelogue written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The book is a personal account of Fielding's journey to Lisbon, Portugal in 1754, where he had gone to seek medical treatment for his health problems. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing Fielding's journey from England to Lisbon, the second part detailing his experiences in Lisbon, and the third part documenting his return journey to England. Throughout the book, Fielding provides vivid descriptions of the places he visits, the people he meets, and the customs and traditions of the Portuguese people. He also reflects on his own life and experiences, and shares his thoughts on a range of topics, including religion, politics, and literature. The book is notable for its frank and honest portrayal of Fielding's physical and emotional struggles during his journey. He was in poor health throughout the trip, and his condition worsened during his stay in Lisbon. Despite this, he remained optimistic and philosophical, and his reflections on life and death are particularly poignant. Overall, A Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon is a compelling and insightful travelogue that offers a unique perspective on 18th-century Europe and the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of travel writing and the works of Henry Fielding.But when I say the conversation of travelers is usually so welcome, I must be understood to mean that only of such as have had good sense enough to apply their peregrinations to a proper use, so as to acquire from them a real and valuable knowledge of men and things, both which are best known by comparison.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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