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Book 1 …………………… Ch. 1 — Fielding begins by addressing the writer directly, announcing that he is about to present a morally uplifting tale, and comparing his book to two recent works, the autobiography of the actor Colley Cibber, and the novel, Pamela.  The joke is that neither is a goodContinue Reading

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Henry Fielding (1707–1754) was a prominent English novelist, dramatist, and magistrate, best known for his pioneering work in the development of the modern novel. He was born in Somerset, England, and educated at Eton College and later at the University of Leiden. Fielding initially pursued a career in theatre, writingContinue Reading