Now best known for three great novels - Tom Jones, Joseph Andrews and Amelia - Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was one of the most controversial figures of his time. Prominent first as a playwright, then as a novelist and political journalist, and finally as a justice of peace, Fielding made a substant
A Henry Fielding Companion
β Scribed by Martin C. Battestin
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 364
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Category
- Library
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