Description: 2 books by Henry Fielding Tom Jones There were those who held this book responsiblefor the two earthquake shocks which hit London shortly afterits publication in 1749. Few readers will nowadays subscribeto such a view. For most readers this is one of the great comicnovels in the English language, a vivid Hogarthian panorama 18th century life, with a plot which Coleridge described as oneof the 3 most perfect ever planned. In addition Tom Jones possessesan underlying seriousness and all the rich and generous humanity of its author. 909 pages Joseph Andrews and Shamela Joseph Andrews (1742) is Fielding'sfirst novel, and although directed against Samuel Richardson'sPamela (1740) it is far from being simply a parody. As Fieldinghimself said, "The fable consists of a series of separate adventures...all tending to one great end" --namely, the opposition of integrity andChristian decency to corruption and selfishness. The real hero of thenovel is Parson Adams. He lives vividly in a work that is rich in incidentand character, and which amply demonstrates Fielding's skill, humor,shrewdness and knowledge of the ways of the world. This edition also contains Shamela (1741), again a parody of Pamela.400 pages Free Shipping
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Author: Henry Fielding
Language: English
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