Henry Fielding
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Henry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist who lived from 1707 to 1754 and is remembered as an important figure in the development of the novel as a literary form. His works, which included both plays and prose fiction, helped shape English literature during the 18th century.
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Henry Fielding (Sharpham, 22 April 1707 – near Lisbon, 8 October 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. Aside from his literary achievements, he has a significant place in the history of law-enforcement, having founded (with his half-brother John) what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners, using his authority as a magistrate. His younger sister, Sarah, also becam
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36 objects attributed to Henry Fielding, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Pasquin: A dramatic Satyre about the times in which the rehearsals of zwey acting are presented, namely titled a pleasure game: The general election and a funeral game titled: Life and death of healthy reason; From English
Emilie Booth: A pattern of marital love
Select works of Henry Fielding, Esq. containing, the adventures of Joseph Andrews, the history of Tom Jones, Amellia, - and the history of Jonathan Wild. To which is prefixed, an original account of the life and writings of the author
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Henry Fielding (22 April 1707 – 8 October 1754) was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His famous novels include Shamela (1741), Joseph Andrews (1742), The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) and Amelia (1751). Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. As well as being a novelist, Fielding was also a playwright, known for his satirical comedies The Author's Farce (1730), Tom Thumb (1730), The Letter Writers (1731) and The Tragedy of Tragedies (1731). He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
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1707 births1754 deaths18th-century English dramatists and playwrights18th-century English essayists18th-century English judges18th-century English male writers18th-century English novelists18th-century pseudonymous writersBritish magazine foundersBritish parodistsBritish satirical dramatists and playwrightsBurials at the British Cemetery, Lisbon
