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Amelia

Henry Fielding
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Amelia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1751

Book Brief

Henry Fielding

Amelia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1751
Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1730s

Publication Year

1751

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Amelia by Henry Fielding tells the story of a young woman who marries a British Army captain against her family's wishes, leading them to relocate to London in search of a new life. They face financial difficulties, wrongful imprisonment, and infidelity. Despite these challenges, Amelia remains devoted and works tirelessly to secure her husband's release, ultimately inheriting an estate that allows them to retire to the countryside. Sensitive topics include imprisonment and infidelity.

Mysterious

Emotional

Challenging

Romantic

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.6

914 ratings

51%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Henry Fielding's Amelia has been largely praised for its vivid character development and intricate portrayal of 18th-century London. Critics appreciate its moral depth and social commentary. However, some find the plot meandering and the pacing uneven. Overall, Amelia remains a celebrated yet occasionally polarizing work in Fielding's oeuvre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Amelia?

Fans of classic literature who appreciate intricate plots, social commentary, and vivid characterizations will enjoy Henry Fielding's Amelia. Readers of Tom Jones and lovers of Jane Austen's works, such as Pride and Prejudice, will find Fielding’s satirical take on 18th-century English society appealing.

3.6

914 ratings

51%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1730s

Publication Year

1751

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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