"A Journey from This World to the Next" by Henry Fielding is a witty story set in the 1700s. It starts with the main character's death, which sends him on a wild trip to the afterlife, led by Mercury, the messenger god. He meets all sorts of ghosts and hears their stories, which poke fun at the silly parts of human life. The book's funny, but it also makes you think about what's important, using a fun story to make a point about life, death, and doing what's right.
A Journey from This World to the Next
By Henry Fielding
A recently deceased soul humorously navigates the afterlife, encountering quirky spirits and absurd situations that reveal the follies of earthly existence.
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1997-12-01
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About the AuthorHenry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
Henry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
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