Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding was an English dramatist, journalist and novelist. The son of an army lieutenant and a judge's daughter, he was educated at Eton School and the University of Leiden before returning to England where he wrote a series of farces, operas and light comedies. Fielding formed his own company and was running the Little Theatre, Haymarket, when one of his satirical plays began to upset the government. The passing of the Theatrical Licensing Act in 1737 effectively ended Fielding's career as a playwright. In 1739 Fielding turned to journalism and became editor of The Champion. He also began writing novels, including: The Adventures of Joseph Andrews (1742) and Jonathan Wild (1743). Fielding was made a justice of the peace for Westminster and Middlesex in 1748. He campaigned against legal corruption and helped his half-brother, Sir John Fielding, establish the Bow Street Runners. In 1749 Fielding's novel, The History of Tom Jones was published to public acclaim. Critics agree that it is one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Fielding followed this success with another well received novel, Amelia (1751). Fielding continued as a journalist and his satirical journal, Covent Garden, continued to upset those in power. Throughout his life, Fielding suffered from poor health and by 1752 he could not move without the help of crutches. In an attempt to overcome his health problems, Henry Fielding went to live in Portugal but this was not successful and he died in Lisbon in 1754.
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Henry Fielding wrote both Joseph Andrews (1742) and Shamela (1741) in response to Samuel Richardson's book Pamela (1740), of which Shamela is a splendidly bawdy travesty. Joseph Andrews begins as a parody, too, but soon outgrows its origins, and its deepest roots lie in Cervantes and Marivaux. In both stories, Fielding demonstrates his concern for the corruption of contemporary society, politics, religion, morality, and taste.This revised and expanded edition follows the text of Joseph Andrews established by Martin C. Battestin for the definitive Wesleyan Edition of Fielding's works. The text of Shamela is based on the first edition, and two substantial appendices reprint the preliminary matter from the second edition of Richardson's Pamela and Conyers Middleton's Life of Cicero, which is also closely parodied in Shamela. This Oxford World's Classics edition also features a new introduction by Thomas Keymer which situates Fielding's works in their critical and historical contexts.For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire—though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue, bawdy exuberance and good-natured authorial interjections, Tom Jones is one of the greatest and most ambitious comic novels in English literature. • Includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, notes, glossary, and an appendix of Fielding's revisions • Introduction discusses narrative tecniques and themes, the context of eighteenth-century fiction and satire, and the historical and political background of the Jacobite revolutionFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Joseph Andrews refuses Lady Booby's advances, she discharges him, and Joseph and his old tutor, Parson Adams (one of the great comic figures of literature), set off to visit his sweetheart, Fanny. Along the way, they meet with a series of adventures in which, through their own innocence and honesty, they expose the hypocrisy and affectation of others.
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Shamela is a satirical novel written by Henry Fielding in 1741. It is a parody of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela, which was a popular novel at the time. Fielding's novel follows the same basic plot as Pamela, but with a twist. The main character, Shamela, is a servant girl who is determined to marry her master, Mr. Booby, and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. However, unlike Pamela, Shamela is not a virtuous and innocent young woman. She is cunning, manipulative, and uses her sexuality to get what she wants. The novel is written in the form of letters and journal entries, and is filled with humor, irony, and social commentary. Fielding uses the novel to criticize the popular literature of the time, which he believed was promoting false values and morals. Shamela is also a commentary on the role of women in society, and the way they were often treated as objects to be used and discarded. Overall, Shamela is a witty and entertaining novel that provides a unique perspective on the literature and society of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the social issues of the time.Full An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews. In which, the many notorious Falshoods and Misrepresentations of a Book called Pamela, Are exposed and refuted; and all the matchless Arts of that young Politician, set in a true and just Light. Together with A full Account of all that passed between her and Parson Arthur Williams; whose Character is represented in a manner something different from that which he bears in Pamela. The whole being exact Copies of authentick Papers delivered to the Editor. Necessary to be had in all Families.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.
The real-life Jonathan Wild, gangland godfather and self-styled "Thieftaker General", controlled much of the London underworld until he was executed for his crimes in 1725. Even during his lifetime his achievements attracted attention; after his death balladeers sang of his exploits, and satirists made connections between his success and the triumph of corruption in high places. Fielding built on these narratives to produce one of the greatest sustained satires in the English language. Published in 1743, at a time when the modern novel had yet to establish itself as a fixedliterary form, Jonathan Wild is at the same time a brilliant black comedy, an incisive political satire, and a profoundly serious exploration of human "greatness" and "goodness", as relevant today as it ever was.
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Tom Jones is Fielding's masterpiece, and a turning point in the development of the English novel, bringing with it both the seriousness of intention and inclusiveness of content that have come to characterise the form.
""The Tragedy of Tragedies, or The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great"" is a satirical play written by Henry Fielding in 1730. The play is a parody of the popular tragic plays of the time and tells the story of Tom Thumb, a tiny hero who becomes a great warrior and falls in love with a princess. The play is set in a fictional kingdom where the King and Queen are constantly bickering and the Princess is courted by various suitors. Tom Thumb is brought to the court by his mother, who is a witch, and becomes the object of the King's ridicule. However, when the kingdom is threatened by an invasion, Tom Thumb proves his worth by defeating the enemy and winning the Princess's heart. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satire of the conventions of traditional tragedy. It is a classic example of 18th-century English literature and remains popular among scholars and theater enthusiasts to this day.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.
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When Fielding was winched aboard the Queen of Portugal bound for Lisbon in June 1754 he had small hope of surviving even the milder Portuguese winter. The author of Joseph Andrews and Tom Jones was 'dying from a complication of disorders' and the gravity of his illness sparks the unflinching humour and pathos of the Journal. In it Fielding scrutinizes his body's decay and the corruption of English society, undercutting with irony his own high claims for his former conduct as a London magistrate. In it, too, he makes merry with xenophobia and the rapturous excesses of contemporary travel writing, while casting himself in the role of a post-heroic Odysseus or Aeneas, a role tinged with farce as he charts the tortuous voyage of the Queen of Portugal. Tom Keymer provides an illuminating introduction to this volume, which at last makes popularly available a scholarly edition of the Journal. Completed some weeks before Fielding's death on 8 October 1754, the work is at once comic, valedictory and intensely poignant, and it is indeed 'his art's great sunset'.
The Female Husband: Or, the Surprising History of Mrs. Mary, Alias Mr. George Hamilton, Who Was Convicted of Having Married a Young Woman of Wells and Lived with Her As Her Husband
by Henry Fielding
Rating: 2.8 ⭐
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT089876Anonymous. By Henry Fielding. With a half-title.London: printed for M. Cooper, 1746. 4],23, 1]p.; 8
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The Author's Farce by Henry Fielding is a satirical play that was first performed in 1730. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part being a parody of contemporary plays of the time, and the second part being a parody of the publishing industry.The play follows the story of an aspiring author, who is struggling to get his work published. He is approached by a publisher, who offers to publish his work if he agrees to certain conditions. However, the author soon realizes that the publisher is only interested in making money, and not in the quality of the work.The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and clever wordplay. It is a commentary on the state of the publishing industry during the 18th century, and the struggles that aspiring writers faced in getting their work published.Overall, The Author's Farce is a classic work of English literature that is still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, and for those who enjoy satirical and comedic works.Money. Yes, you told me of a play, and but you never told me you would order a gentleman to pay me. A sweet, pretty, good-humoured gentleman he is, heaven bless him! Well, you have comical ways with but you have honesty at the bottom, and I'm sure the gentleman himself will own I gave you that character.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.
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A Journey from This World to the Next and The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon
by Henry Fielding
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
This unique double edition brings together Henry Fielding's two voyage narratives. A Journey From This World to the Next (1743) is a powerful satire on contemporary follies in the form of a journey through the underworld. The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon, published posthumously in 1755, recounts Fielding's last adventure when, seriously ill, he set sail for Lisbon hoping to recover there.
Henry Fielding, one of the first novelists in the English language, wrote his most famous work, "The Adventures of Tom Jones," in 1749. It is a meticulously constructed picaresque novel telling the convoluted and hilarious tale of a foundling.
This comprehensive eBook presents the complete fictional works of Henry Fielding, with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Fielding's life and works* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts* ALL the novels, with individual contents tables* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* The complete 26 extant plays, for the first time in digital publishing history* Excellent formatting of the texts* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Includes a thorough selection of Fielding's non-fiction* Features two biographies, including Sir Walter Scott’s scarce study of the author’s life - explore Fielding's literary world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary NovelsAN APOLOGY FOR THE LIFE OF MRS SHAMELA ANDREWSTHE HISTORY OF THE ADVENTURES OF JOSEPH ANDREWSTHE LIFE OF MR JONATHAN WILD THE GREAT.THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES, A FOUNDLINGTHE HISTORY OF AMELIAThe PlaysLOVE IN SEVERAL MASQUESTHE TEMPLE BEAUTHE AUTHOR’S FARCE; AND THE PLEASURES OF THE TOWNTOM A TRAGEDYRAPE UPON RAPETHE LETTER-WRITERSTHE GRUB STREET OPERATHE LOTTERYTHE MODERN HUSBANDTHE COVENT-GARDEN TRAGEDYTHE OLD DEBAUCHEESTHE MOCK DOCTORTHE MISERTHE INTRIGUING CHAMBERMAIDDON QUIXOTE IN ENGLANDAN OLD MAN TAUGHT WISDOMTHE UNIVERSAL GALLANT, OR THE DIFFERENT HUSBANDSPASQUIN, A DRAMATICK SATIRE ON THE TIMESTUMBLE-DOWN DICKEURYDICE, A FARCETHE HISTORICAL REGISTER FOR THE YEAR 1736EURYDICE HISS’DMISS LUCY IN TOWNPLUTUS, THE GOD OF RICHESTHE WEDDING-DAYTHE FATHERS, OR THE GOOD-NATUR’D MANThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe Non-FictionTHE JOURNAL OF A VOYAGE TO LISBONA JOURNEY FROM THIS WORLD TO THE NEXTAN ESSAY ON CONVERSATION.AN ESSAY ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHARACTERS OF MENAN ESSAY ON NOTHINGTHE A VISIONTHE TRUE PATRIOTA SELECTION FROM THE COVENT-GARDEN JOURNALTHE FEMALE HUSBANDFAMILIAR LETTERS.The BiographiesTHE LIFE OF HENRY FIELDING by Sir Walter ScottFIELDING by Austin Dobson
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The historical register, for the year 1736. As it is acted at the New Theatre in the Hay-Market. To which is added a very merry tragedy, call'd ... ... Both written by the author of Pasquin ...
by Henry Fielding
Rating: 3.2 ⭐
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition ++++British LibraryT089914The author of Pasquin = Henry printed by and for J. Jones, 1737. [16],44p.; 12
Don Quixote in A Comedy is a play written by Henry Fielding in 1734. The play is a comedic adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, which follows the adventures of a delusional Spanish knight who sets out to revive chivalry and defend the honor of his lady love. In Fielding's version, Don Quixote travels to England and becomes embroiled in a series of humorous misadventures, including mistaken identities, love triangles, and duels. The play is a satirical commentary on English society, poking fun at the aristocracy, the legal system, and the literary culture of the time. Fielding's witty dialogue and clever plot twists make Don Quixote in England an entertaining and thought-provoking work of literature.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.
20 Must Read Classic Novels: Tom Jones, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Wuthering Heights, the Scarlet Letter, Moby-dick, Bleak House, Madame Bovary, Great Expectations, War and Peace, and Many More…
by Henry Fielding
Rating: 4.3 ⭐
It is very easy to navigate this eBook. There is an Active table of contents for each book and one global table of contents. This eBooks includes the 20 greatest classic novels: 1. THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES, A FOUNDLING (1749) BY HENRY FIELDING 2. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1813) - By JANE AUSTEN 3. EMMA (1815) BY JANE AUSTEN 4. WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1847) BY EMILY BRONTE 5. THE SCARLET LETTER (1850) BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 6. MOBY-DICK (1851) BY HERMAN MELVILLE 7. BLEAK HOUSE (1853) BY CHARLES DICKENS 8. MADAME BOVARY (1857) BY GUSTAVE FLAUBERT 9. GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1861) BY CHARLES DICKENS 10. FATHERS AND CHILDREN (1862) BY IVAN TURGENEV 11. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (1866) - BY FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY 12. WAR AND PEACE (1869) BY LEO TOLSTOY 13. MIDDLEMARCH (1871) BY GEORGE ELIOT 14. ANNA KARENINA (1877) BY LEO TOLSTOY 15. THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV (1880) BY FYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY 16. THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1881) BY HENRY JAMES 17. ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1884) BY MARK TWAIN 18. TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES (1891) - BY THOMAS HARDY 19. THE AMBASSADORS (1903) BY HENRY JAMES 20. WOMEN IN LOVE (1920) BY D. H. LAWRENCE
The Modern Husband is a novel written by the famous English author Henry Fielding. The story revolves around Harry, a young man who is married to a wealthy and beautiful woman named Belinda. Harry is a spendthrift and has a gambling problem, which puts a strain on their marriage. Belinda is unhappy with Harry's behavior and seeks the advice of her friend Lady Wronghead, who suggests that she should take control of their finances.Belinda takes Lady Wronghead's advice and becomes the manager of their household. She also hires a tutor for Harry to help him manage his finances. However, Harry resents Belinda's interference and decides to take revenge by having an affair with Lady Wronghead. This leads to a series of misunderstandings and complications, which threaten to destroy their marriage.The novel is a satirical commentary on the social and moral issues of the time, including marriage, gender roles, and financial management. Fielding uses humor and irony to criticize the hypocrisy and immorality of the upper classes. The Modern Husband is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the 18th century.I can't help saying, those things are not easily obtained. I heartily wish I could serve you in any thing--It gives me a great deal of Uneasiness that my Power is not equal to my Desire.--Damn it, I must turn this Discourse, or he'll never have done with it. Oh, Bellamant! have you heard of the new Opera of Mr. Crambo?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.
Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap is a comedic play written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The play follows the story of a young woman named Peggy, who is raped by a man named Sir John Brute. Peggy seeks justice for the crime committed against her, but the justice system fails her, leaving her feeling helpless and alone.In the midst of her despair, Peggy meets a group of women who have also experienced sexual assault and together they plot their revenge against their attackers. The play is filled with witty dialogue, social commentary, and satire, as Fielding uses humor to shed light on the flaws of the justice system and the treatment of women in society.Rape Upon Rape Or The Justice Caught In His Own Trap is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that challenges societal norms and expectations. It is a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
Presents the English writer's journal of his trip to Portugal together with his historical romance constructed around the life of an infamous criminal
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The History of Tom Jones is considered one of the greatest comic novels in English. The author introduces readers to a young orphan Tom, brought up by munificent Mr. Allworthy along with young Master Blifil. A complex story of love and misapprehensions, the narrative also comments on the English class structure and society. Misunderstanding between characters is created to add to the satire.
Here is the classic story about the sex-driven, lusty hero of Henry Fielding’s picaresque novel. Treasured as one of the greatest achievements in the literature of fiction. Its naturalness and its unforgettable characters assures the permanence of Tom Jones through the ages.
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT035895Scriblerus Secundus = Henry Fielding. 'The masquerade' has a separate titlepage dated 1728; the register is continuous. 'The Welsh opera' was the first published unauthorised edition with 31 songs, 'The genuine Grub-street opera' was the second unauthorLondon: printed, and sold by J. Roberts, 1731. 8],56, 4],11, 1]p.; 8