INTRODUCTION Henry Fielding’s Joseph Andrews stands as a seminal work in eighteenth-century English literature, combining elements of humor, social critique, and moral inquiry. The narrative follows Joseph, a footman characterized by unwavering virtue, who, after resisting the inappropriate advances of Lady Booby, is dismissed from her service. In pursuit of his beloved Fanny Goodwill, Joseph embarks on a journey through rural England, accompanied by the well-intentioned but often imprudent Parson Adams. Their travels expose a wide array of characters and...