Episodi

  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 20 - from MATT. BRAMBLE to Dr LEWIS

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 20 - from MATT. BRAMBLE to Dr LEWIS
    Aug 19 2026
    In which the discerning Mr Bramble reveals his growing distaste for the Bath waters and their unsavoury attendants, lamenting the contamination that besets both the baths and the consumables of modern society. Amidst his reflections on corruption and contagion, he casts a wary eye upon his kin’s impertinent engagements, resolved to guard their virtue amidst the bustling impertinence of Bath.
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    8 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 18 - from WIN. JENKINS to Mrs MARY JONES

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 18 - from WIN. JENKINS to Mrs MARY JONES
    Aug 18 2026
    In which a faithful correspondent details the lively diversions and curious company of Bath, revealing the gaieties and whispered confidences of its inhabitants with a keen and discreet eye. Amidst fashion, frivolity, and the maladies of a precious beast, the letter intertwines domestic news with tender assurances of friendship, all couched in a charming rural innocence tempered by worldly observation.
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    6 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 15 - from J. MELFORD to Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 15 - from J. MELFORD to Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS
    Aug 17 2026
    In which the gentleman and his family arrive at Bath, endeavouring to find a tranquil abode amidst the ceaseless clamour of a lodging house filled with discordant musicians, quarrelsome dogs, and boisterous neighbours, all of which try the patience of the ailing uncle. The narrative unfolds with genteel humour and lively character sketches, capturing the delicate balance between illness, civility, and the unavoidable disturbances of public life in this celebrated spa town.
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    21 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 12 - from J. MELFORD To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 12 - from J. MELFORD To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS
    Aug 15 2026
    In which a young observer, moved by tender concern and a curious spirit, uncovers a secret act of mercy performed by his guardian towards a distressed widow and her ailing child, amidst the sharp rebuke of a prying and stern aunt. The scene, wrought with contrasting emotions and judgements, gently reveals the complexities of charity and reputation in the polite world of Bath.
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    10 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 10 - from WILSON To Miss LYDIA MELFORD

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 10 - from WILSON To Miss LYDIA MELFORD
    Aug 14 2026
    In which a plaintive correspondent pours forth the tumultuous emotions of a heart deeply captivated by the gentle manners and tender regard of a beloved Miss Melford, lamenting her imminent departure with a mixture of despair and hope. The letter reveals a soul both overwhelmed and inspired by love’s sweet torment, seeking solace and opportunity for final words ere separation.
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    4 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 7 - from LYDIA MELFORD To Mrs JERMYN

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 7 - from LYDIA MELFORD To Mrs JERMYN
    Aug 13 2026
    In which a tender-hearted young lady, burdened by youthful indiscretion and familial displeasure, pours forth her affections and contrition in a letter to her cherished governess. With a spirit both anxious and hopeful, she beseeches forgiveness whilst endeavouring to restore her honour and reconcile with those she holds dear.
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    3 min
  • The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 6 - from JER. MELFORD To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS

    The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 6 - from JER. MELFORD To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS
    Aug 12 2026
    In which a young gentleman pens a letter to an old college friend, relating a recent domestic fracas concerning his sister’s unwary acquaintance with a certain suitor, and introduces the curious members of his present household. The narrative gently unfolds with observations of his aunt’s prim affectations and his uncle’s irritable humour, setting the stage for an acquaintance with this motley family.
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    5 min