Henry Fielding (1707–1754)
Autor/a de Tom Jones
Sobre l'autor
Henry Fielding, 1707 - 1754 A succcessful playwright in his twenties, Henry Fielding turned to the study of law and then to journalism, fiction, and a judgeship after his Historical Register, a political satire on the Walpole government, contributed to the censorship of plays that put him out of mostra'n més business. As an impoverished member of the upper classes, he knew the country squires and the town nobility; as a successful young playwright, the London jet set; as a judge at the center of London, the city's thieves, swindlers, petty officials, shopkeepers, and vagabonds. As a political journalist (editor-author of The Champion, 1739-1741; The True Patriot, 1745-1746; The Jacobite's Journal, 1747-1748; The Covent-Garden Journal, 1752), he participated in argument and intrigue over everything from London elections to national policy. He knowledgeably attacked and defended a range of politicians, from ward heelers to the Prince of Wales. When Fielding undertook writing prose fiction to ridicule the simple morality of Pamela by Samuel Richardson, he first wrote the hilarious burlesque Shamela (1741). However, he soon found himself considering all the forces working on humans, and in Joseph Andrews (1742) (centering on his invented brother of Pamela), he played with the patterns of Homer, the Bible, and Cervantes to create what he called "a comic epic poem in prose." His preface describing this new art form is one of the major documents in literary criticism of the novel. Jonathan Wild, a fictional rogue biography of a year later, plays heavily with ironic techniques that leave unsettled Fielding's great and recurring theme: the difficulty of uniting goodness, or an outflowing love of others, with prudence in a world where corrupted institutions support divisive pride rather than harmony and self-fulfillment. In his masterpiece Tom Jones (1749), Fielding not only faces this issue persuasively but also shows for the first time the possibility of bringing a whole world into an artistic unity, as his model Homer had done in verse. Fielding develops a coherent and centered sequence of events-something Congreve had done casually on a small scale in Incognita 60 years before. In addition he also relates the plot organically to character and theme, by which he gives us a vision of the archetypal good person (Tom) on a journey toward understanding. Every act by every character in the book reflects the special and typical psychology of that character and the proper moral response. In Tom Jones, Fielding affirms the existence of an order under the surface of chaos. In his last novel, Amelia (1751), which realistically examines the misery of London, he can find nothing reliable except the prudent good heart, and that only if its possessor escapes into the country. Fielding based the title character on his second wife, with whom he was deeply in love. However, ill himself, still saddened by the deaths of his intensely loved first wife and daughter, and depressed by a London magistrate's endless toil against corruption, Fielding saw little hope for goodness in that novel or in his informal Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon (1755). Shortly after traveling to Lisbon for his health, Fielding died at the age of 47, having proved to his contemporaries and successors that the lowly novel was capable of the richest achievements of art. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra'n menys
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Obres de Henry Fielding
A Journey from This World to the Next and The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon (The World's Classics) (1997) 30 exemplars
The Age of Enlightenment: An anthology of eighteenth-century texts: Volume 1 (1979) — Col·laborador — 26 exemplars
The Novels of Henry Fielding - Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones, Amelia, Jonathan Wild. Four Volumes in slipcase. (1995) 23 exemplars
An Enquiry into the Causes of the Late Increase of Robbers, and Related Writings (Wesleyan Edition of the Works of… (1988) 12 exemplars
History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, The, A Longman Cultural Edition for History of the Adventures of Joseph… (2007) 11 exemplars
The True Patriot and Related Writings (Wesleyan Edition of the Works of Henry Fielding) (1987) 8 exemplars
The Works of Henry Fielding Edited by George Saintsbury in 12 Volumes $p Volume 12 (2011) 6 exemplars
the works of henry fielding, esq. with an essay of his life and genius by arthur murphy esq. volume 1 of 10 volumes (2009) 6 exemplars
The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 11 5 exemplars
Henry Fielding - Plays, Volume II, 1732 - 1734 (Wesleyan Edition of the Works of Henry Fielding) (2007) 5 exemplars
The Jacobite's Journal and Related Writings (The Wesleyan Edition of the Works of Henry Fielding) (1974) 4 exemplars
La Historia de Tomás Jones, el expósito 4 exemplars
Tom Jones (4/4) — Autor — 4 exemplars
The Writings of Henry Fielding 4 exemplars
Tom Jones (3/4) — Autor — 3 exemplars
Pasquin 3 exemplars
The Wesleyan Ediition of the Works of Henry Fielding : Plays : Volume III, 1734-1742 (2011) 3 exemplars
The Wesleyan Edition of the Works of Henry Fielding: The History of Tom Jones, Joseph Andrews, Amelia (1984) 3 exemplars
The History Of Tom Jones, A Foundling Volume IV 2 exemplars
Tom Jones (3/3) — Autor — 2 exemplars
Tom Jones (2/3) — Autor — 2 exemplars
TOM JONES Franklin Library 2 exemplars
the works of henry fielding volume eight 2 exemplars
Reading & Training : Henry Fielding : Tom Jones [book + sound recording] (2008) — Writer — 2 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling V.5 2 exemplars
Great Books of the Western World, Vol. 37 - The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling - Fielding 2 exemplars
New Essays by Henry Fielding: His Contributions to the Craftsman (1734-1739) and Other Early Journalism (1989) 2 exemplars
THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES Easton Press 2 exemplars
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews, and His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams. ... by Henry Fielding, ...… (2023) 2 exemplars
The wedding-day 2 exemplars
Farsy 2 exemplars
the works of henry fielding volume nine 2 exemplars
Henry Fielding--'The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon', 'Shamela', and Occasional Writings (Wesleyan Edition of the Works… (2008) 2 exemplars
HARVARD CLASSICS SHELF OF FICTION (THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES part 1) LIMITED EDITION NO. 3785 (1917) 1 exemplars
The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews and his friend Mr Abraham Adams. By: Henry Fielding ( NOVEL ) (2017) 1 exemplars
OS IMORTAIS DA LITERATURA UNIVERSAL - TOM JONES 1 exemplars
History of Tom Jones A Foundling [Vintage Classics] by Fielding, Henry [Random House UK,2007] [Paperback] Reprint (2007) 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. By Henry Fielding, Esquire. of 9; Volume 1 (2018) 1 exemplars
Tom Jones Vol II 1 exemplars
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, The (The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction Vols. 1 & 2) 1 exemplars
Joseph Andrews (Norton Critical Editions) by Fielding, Henry, Goldberg, Homer (1987) Paperback 1 exemplars
Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction vol. 1 1 exemplars
Henry Fielding Classics Collection: The History of Tom Jones, Shamela, Joseph Andrews (2022) 1 exemplars
The Covent-Garden journal 1 exemplars
Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction vol. 2 1 exemplars
Hry, Jonathan Wild 1 exemplars
Tom Jones : d. Geschichte e. Findlings 1 exemplars
Joseph Andrews(Modern Library) #117 Fielding 1 exemplars
Tom Jones 2 Cilt Takim 1 exemplars
A HUNTING WE WILL GO. A seven page extract from the E.I.M. Illustrations by Hugh Thomson 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq: With an Essay On the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, Volume 12 (2010) 1 exemplars
Tom Jones vol. 1 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq., With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author Volume 16 (2013) 1 exemplars
Everyman's library 1 exemplars
Plays For Middle Forms 1 exemplars
[Tom Jones.] An authoritative text, contemporary reactions, criticism. Edited by Sheridan Baker 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq: With an Essay On the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, Volume 6 (2010) 1 exemplars
Rare Henry Fielding TOM JONES Franklin Library World's Best-Loved Books Leather 1978 [Hardcover] unknown 1 exemplars
Gionata Wild Il Grande 1 exemplars
Covent-Garden Journal 1 exemplars
De Reis vanuit deze Wereld naar de Volgende 1 exemplars
The World's Great Classics: Joseph Andrews 1 exemplars
Jonathan Wild - The Voyage to Lisbon 1 exemplars
Dzieje Wielkiego Jonatana Wilda 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones II 1 exemplars
سرگذشت تام جونز کودک سرراهی 1 exemplars
Joseph Andrews 1 1 exemplars
The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq. with an essay on his life and genius ; in 10 volumes: 5 1 exemplars
Tom Jones, Vol 2 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones I 1 exemplars
Select Works of Henry Fielding, Vol. 2 of 2: With a Memoir of the Life of the Author; And an Essay on His Life and… (2017) 1 exemplars
[Example] The History of Tom Jones. Vol. 1 1 exemplars
The writings of Henry Fielding, comprising his celebrated works of fiction, with a memoir by D. Herbert 1 exemplars
Histoire de Tom Jones, ou l'Enfant Trouvé, Vol. 1: Traduction de l'Anglois (Classic Reprint) (French Edition) (2017) 1 exemplars
The Words of Henry Fielding, Esq. ... Vol. VII 1 exemplars
A History of Tom Jones a Foundling Volume 2 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.: With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, by William… (2009) 1 exemplars
Henry Fielding: Contributions to The Champion, and Related Writings (The Wesleyan Edition of the Works of Henry… (2003) 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones, Robinson Cruose, Moll Flanders (International Collector's Library, 3 Books) (1900) 1 exemplars
Works of Henry Fielding. Tom Jones, Amelia, Joseph Andrews, Pasquin play, Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon and others… (2009) 1 exemplars
Scenes and Characters 1 exemplars
History of Tom Jones A Foundling V. 2 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.: With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, by William… (2009) 1 exemplars
The female husband, and other writings 1 exemplars
Tom Jones: Comdie Lyrique En Trois Actes, Imite Du Roman Anglais De M. Fielding... (2012) 1 exemplars
Love in Several Masques. A Comedy 1 exemplars
The Fathers; Or, the Good-Natur'd Man. A Comedy 1 exemplars
Tom Jones (2/4) — Autor — 1 exemplars
Tom Jones (1/4) — Autor — 1 exemplars
Modern Library college editions 1 exemplars
Jonathan Thrasher, Esq., Justice of the Peace, Deals with Sundry Offenders (in Law in Action) 1 exemplars
Amelia Parts ll & lll 1 exemplars
Select Works of Henry Fielding 1 exemplars
the works of henry fielding esquire volume 4 1 exemplars
the works of henry fielding esquire volume 5 1 exemplars
the works of henry fielding esq. volume 6 1 exemplars
the works of henry fielding volume ten 1 exemplars
Miscellaneous Writings(I & 2) 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.: With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, by William… (2009) 1 exemplars
South Wind 1 exemplars
Shamela Andrews 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones 1 exemplars
Clear STatement of the Case of Elizabeth Canning 1 exemplars
Miscellaneous Writings Vol. 1 The Works of Henry Fielding Volume 6, Edition Deluxe, Limited to 1,000 Set. 1 exemplars
Fielding's Works (Vol. V) Amelia Part III and Jonathan Wild. Edition De Luxe Limited to 1000 sets 1 exemplars
Fielding's Works (Vol I) The Adventures of Joseph Andrews Edition De Luxe Limited to 1000 sets 1 exemplars
Histoire de Tom Jones, Ou L'Enfant Trouve, Vol. 4: Traduction de L'Anglois (Classic Reprint) (French Edition) (2017) 1 exemplars
Classic British Literature: 8 books by Henry Fielding in a single file, with active table of contents (2010) 1 exemplars
The works of Henry Fielding. Volume II: The adventures of Joseph Andrews and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams 1 exemplars
The works of Henry Fielding. Volume I: The adventures of Joseph Andrews and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams 1 exemplars
The Works Of Henry Fielding; Vol I; A Journey From This World To The next And Avoyage To Lisbon (2008) 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.: With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, by William… (2009) 1 exemplars
The Complete Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.: With an Essay on the Life, Genius and Achievement of the Author, by William… (2009) 1 exemplars
The Covent-Garden Journal, Volume I 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling V.3 1 exemplars
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling V.6 1 exemplars
Amelia, vol. II, and Jonathan Wild 1 exemplars
Miscellanies (A Journey from this World to the Next, A Voyage to Lisbon, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great and… (1893) 1 exemplars
Фарсы 1 exemplars
Obres associades
Chloe Plus Olivia: An Anthology of Lesbian Literature from the 17th Century to the Present (1994) — Col·laborador — 440 exemplars
The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift [Norton Critical Edition] (1742) — Col·laborador — 76 exemplars
Grolier Classics: History of Tom Jones, Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,… (1956) — Col·laborador — 15 exemplars
5 Book LOT: International Collectors Library. History of Tom Jones / Late George Apley / Winesburg, Ohio / Short… (1960) — Col·laborador — 1 exemplars
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- Nom oficial
- Fielding, Henry
- Altres noms
- Captain Hercules Vinegar (salanimi)
Conny Keyber (salanimi)
Scriblerus Secundus (salanimi) - Data de naixement
- 1707-04-22
- Data de defunció
- 1754-10-08
- Lloc d'enterrament
- English Church, Lisbon, Portugal
- Gènere
- male
- Nacionalitat
- UK
- País (per posar en el mapa)
- England, UK
- Lloc de naixement
- Somerset, England, UK
- Lloc de defunció
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Llocs de residència
- London, England, UK
- Educació
- Eton College
University of Leiden - Professions
- magistrate
playwright
barrister
novelist
theatre manager
journalist (mostra-les totes 7)
justice of the peace (Westminster ∙ England) - Relacions
- Fielding, Sarah (sister)
Richardson, Samuel (rival) - Organitzacions
- Bow Street Runners
Membres
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Folio Archives 297: Tom Jones by Henry Fielding 2008 a Folio Society Devotees (novembre 2022)
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Estadístiques
- Obres
- 255
- També de
- 28
- Membres
- 14,203
- Popularitat
- #1,621
- Valoració
- 3.7
- Ressenyes
- 174
- ISBN
- 746
- Llengües
- 22
- Preferit
- 36
- Pedres de toc
- 480