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The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker
Tobias Smollett
1 mention · 1 episode · 1 podcast
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“There's a brilliant book by Tobias Smollett called 'The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker', which features a character who finds disappointment at Bath.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: satire of Bath society
For: Readers interested in social commentary and historical satire
Key quote: “You must know I find nothing but disappointment at Bath, which is so altered that I can scarcely believe it's the same place I frequented 30 years ago.”
The host mentions 'The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker' to illustrate the historical criticism of Bath as a social hub filled with disappointment and superficiality. The character Matthew Bramble's letters provide a poignant reflection on the changes in Bath over time, highlighting the disillusionment with fashionable society.