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"Amelia" is Henry Fielding's final and most serious novel, offering a poignant look at the challenges of domestic life and the resilience of the human spirit. Moving away from the boisterous comedy of his earlier works, Fielding presents a realistic and often heartbreaking narrative centered on the virtuous Amelia Harris and her husband, Captain William Booth. Set against the backdrop of mid-18th-century London, the story explores the couple's struggles with poverty, debt, and the systemic corruption of the legal and social institutions of the time.

In this second volume, the narrative deepens its exploration of Amelia's unwavering loyalty as she navigates her husband's shortcomings and the predatory advances of those in positions of power. Fielding uses the domestic sphere to launch a scathing critique of a society that penalizes the vulnerable while allowing the wealthy to flout the law. Through its focus on character interiority and social reform, "Amelia" stands as a foundational text in the development of the English novel, transitioning from the picaresque tradition to the modern domestic drama.

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• Celý názov: Amelia
• Autor: Henry Fielding
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Pevná
• Počet strán: 326
• EAN: 9781025264530
• ISBN: 1025264533
• ID: 51520892
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 634 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 19 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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