The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by T. Smollett

Published in 1771, Tobias Smollett’s The Expedition of Humphry Clinker is a lively and satirical epistolary novel chronicling a journey through England and Scotland. Told through a series of letters from different characters, the novel humorously portrays the eccentric Bramble family and their servant, Humphry Clinker, whose naive charm and unexpected revelations create constant surprises. With sharp social commentary, vivid character sketches, and comic misadventures, this is considered Smollett’s masterpiece — a delightful exploration of 18th-century British society.