Henry Fielding (Writers and their Work)

by Jenny Uglow

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This study offers a fresh introduction to the achievement of Henry Fielding (1707-1754) as dramatist, journalist and novelist. In his day Fielding was always a centre of controversy, attacked as 'immoral', yet praised for his 'realistic' portrayal of contemporary society and his attack on hypocrisy and exploitation. Jenny Uglow sets Fielding in the light of recent critical debates and places him in the context of his age; identifying central ideas on judgement, mercy and benevolence, tracing thedevelopment of his craft and clarifying his ideas on comedy and the role of the novel, particularly his rivalry with Samuel Richardson. Readings...Read more
  • ISBN10 0746307519
  • ISBN13 9780746307519
  • Publish Date 10 January 1995
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 7 August 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Northcote House Publishers Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 96
  • Language English