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100 1 _aFielding, Henry,
_d1707-1754
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 11 :
_bA Journey From This World to the Next; and A Voyage to Lisbon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-20
505 0 _aA journey from this world to the next, etc. etc. -- The journal of a voyage to Lisbon.
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 11" by Henry Fielding is a collection of works composed in the early to mid-18th century. This volume features "A Journey from This World to the Next" and "A Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon," showcasing Fielding's satirical exploration of life, death, and the human condition. The narrative focuses on an allegorical journey after death, potentially intertwined with social commentary, reflecting on concepts such as virtue, morality, and the follies of humanity. At the start of "A Journey from This World to the Next," the author describes the experience of dying and meeting Mercury, who guides him towards the stage for the afterlife. After departing his physical body, the author reflects on the absurdities he encounters, including a coach ride with various spirits who share the stories of their deaths. Each spirit offers insights into their past lives and ailments, contributing to a diverse tapestry of characters that underline themes of mortality and the varying perspectives on life’s misfortunes. As the journey unfolds, readers are introduced to a blend of humor and pathos, providing a thoughtful examination of human nature through the lens of the afterlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParanormal fiction
653 _aAtlantic Ocean -- Description and travel
653 _aEnglish Channel -- Description and travel
653 _aFielding, Henry, 1707-1754 -- Diaries
653 _aFielding, Henry, 1707-1754 -- Travel -- English Channel
653 _aFielding, Henry, 1707-1754 -- Travel -- Atlantic Ocean
653 _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Diaries
653 _aOcean travel -- History -- 18th century
700 1 _aSaintsbury, George,
_d1845-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43520
999 _c84359
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