The Old Debauchees

By Henry Fielding

Book Overview

The Old Debauchees is a novel written by Henry Fielding. It tells the story of a group of elderly men who are addicted to drinking, gambling, and womanizing. The main character, Sir Simon, is the leader of the group and is known for his wild parties and debauchery. However, when he falls in love with a young woman named Letitia, he begins to question his lifestyle and the values of his peers. The novel explores themes of morality, aging, and the consequences of a life of excess. Fielding's satirical style and witty dialogue make for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. The Old Debauchees is a classic work of English literature and a must-read for fans of eighteenth-century fiction.Whether a violent Hatred to my Father, or an inordinate Love for Mischief, hath set the Priest on this Affair, I know not. Perhaps it is the former-- for the old Gentleman hath the Happiness of being universally hated by every Priest in Toulon-- Let a Man abuse a Physician, he makes another Physician his Friend, let him rail at a Lawyer, another will plead his Cause gratis; if he libel this Courtier, that Courtier receives him into his Bosom: but let him once attack a Hornet or a Priest, the whole Nest of Hornets, and the whole Regiment of Black-guards are sure to be upon him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419176021
• ISBN13: 9781419176029
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.1"