Joseph Andrews

Joseph Andrews is a novel by Henry Fielding first published in 1742. The book is a humorous and satirical take on the popular literary genre of the time the romance novel. <br><br> The story follows the adventures of the titular character Joseph Andrews a young footman who is determined to remain faithful to his beloved Fanny despite the many temptations that come his way. Along the way he encounters a variety of colorful characters including the lecherous Lady Booby and the kind-hearted Parson Adams. <br><br> Fieldings novel is a witty and insightful commentary on the mores and values of 18th century England and his characters are vividly drawn and full of life. Joseph Andrews is both a charming romance and a biting satire and remains a classic of English literature to this day. <br><br>