Amelia — Volume 1: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Amelia — Volume 1 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fielding, Henry (1707–1754).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Amelia — Volume 1" by Henry Fielding is a novel published in 1751. It follows the turbulent marriage of Amelia and Captain William Booth as they navigate poverty, temptation, and hardship in London. When William is imprisoned, both face tests of faithfulness—he succumbs to seduction while Amelia resists admirers. William's gambling debts plunge them deeper into crisis, landing him in debtors' prison. Rich with classical allusions and exploring themes of marriage and feminine virtue, this domestic drama reveals the struggles of a devoted couple against relentless misfortune.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Amelia — Volume 1
- Author credits: Fielding, Henry (1707–1754)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Didactic fiction
- Domestic fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Married women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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