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"The Expedition of Humphry Clinker" offers a witty account of an eventful trip around Great Britain in the mid-18th century. With its humorous portrayal of different characters and their quirks, this book is a must-read for history enthusiasts interested in learning about 18th-century England. The comprehensive footnotes, selected poetry, and recent scholarship included in this edition amplify the reading experience for those fascinated by literary analysis and historical context.

This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective memoirs that delve into the complex themes of self-discovery. Wolff explores his tumultuous childhood in this heart-warming, and at times heart-wrenching, memoir that is bound to captivate readers with its honest portrayal of adolescence.