Henry Fielding Libros

Henry Fielding, an influential English novelist and dramatist, is celebrated for his satirical and humorous works, particularly the comic novel Tom Jones. He is recognized as a pioneer of the English novel alongside Samuel Richardson. Additionally, he played a significant role in law enforcement by establishing the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force. His theatrical writings, notably leading to the Theatrical Licensing Act of 1737, reflect his impact on both literature and society during his time.

This Norton Critical Edition reprints the authoritative Wesleyan text of Joseph Andrews, edited by Martin Battestin.

This fascinating volume contains a detailed treatise written by Henry Fielding on his seminal work, Joseph Andrews. Including interesting examinations of his characters and motifs, as well as comments on writing prose fiction in general and the various vicissitudes that come with it, this is a volume that will prove invaluable to the student of English Literature, and it is not to be missed by fans of Fielding's seminal work. 'Joseph Andrews, or The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his Friend Mr. Abraham Adams', was the first published full-length novel of the English author and magistrate Henry Fielding, and indeed among the first novels in the English language. Henry Fielding (1707 ? 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as for being the author of the famous novel Tom Jones. The chapters of this book include: 'Of Writing Lives in General, and Particularly of Pamela with a Word By the Bye of Colley Cibber and Others'; 'Of Mr. Joseph Andrews, His Birth, Parentage, Education, and Great Endowments, With a Word or Two Concerning Ancestors'; 'Or Mr. Abraham Adams the Curate, Mrs. Slipslop the Chambermaid, and Others', et cetera.

Describes the foundling, Tom, who grows to be athletic, charismatic, generous, and filled with "the glorious lust of doing good" but with a tendency toward dissolution. He leaves home to seek his fortune and his real identity.

Renowned for his earthy humor and satire, Fielding significantly shaped the English novel, with "Tom Jones" being a standout work. He co-founded the Bow Street Runners, marking a pivotal moment in law enforcement history. His involvement in theatre also led to the Theatrical Licensing Act of 1737, a direct response to his provocative plays, notably the unproduced "The Golden Rump." Fielding's contributions extend beyond literature, influencing both policing and theatrical regulation in 18th-century England.