Literature Library author
Henry Fielding
A concise guide to Henry Fielding's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
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Author overview
Henry Fielding (1707–1754) was a novelist, playwright, and short story writer whose body of work spans comic novel and literary writing. This writing is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Major works and useful reading starting points include Joseph Andrews and Tom Jones. Key themes include Active charity versus moral performance, Chastity, gender, and power, and Social rank and natural worth.
Reading pathway
Begin with Joseph Andrews, then move to Tom Jones.