A Journey from This World to the Next
Henry Fielding
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A Journey from This World to the Next
Published
May 2003
Publisher
IndyPublish.com
Pages
128
ISBN-13
9781404364868
ISBN-10
1404364862
Description
This unique double edition brings together Henry Fielding's two voyage narratives. A Journey from this World to the Next (1743) and The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon (1755) belong, in different ways, to the travel-writing tradition, and show Fielding standing in ironic relation to the genre. The Journey is a powerful yet playful narrative, in which Fielding anatomizes contemporary follies with his customary vigour. Using the form of a journey through the underworld, he satirizes all claims to historical and political greatness. The Journal, published posthumously, recounts Fielding's last adventure. Ruined in health by overwork and a punishing lifestyle, he set sail for Lisbon in 1754 with the desperate hope of recuperating in a better climate. Though incapacitated and enduring the squalor and frustrations of a long voyage, Fielding wrote with vitality and wit throughout the journey. Vividly recording the bizarre characters he met, detailing comic and moving incidents, commenting on everything around him, his words transmit the keenness of his life rather than the imminence of his death. The introductions and notes to these lesser-known but fascinating texts illuminate their place in Fielding's work and eighteenth-century literature as a whole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Journey from This World to the Next?
This edition of A Journey from This World to the Next has approximately 128 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A Journey from This World to the Next?
For most readers, A Journey from This World to the Next typically takes between 2h 40m and 1h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A Journey from This World to the Next?
The estimated word count for A Journey from This World to the Next is approximately 32,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A Journey from This World to the Next?
A Journey from This World to the Next was written by Henry Fielding.
When was A Journey from This World to the Next published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.