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Henry Fielding
AuthorBooks · Second hand1707-1754
Henry Fielding 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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Birth
1707
Death
1754
First book
1728
Years writing
298
Henry Fielding was a prolific English author who excelled in both playwriting and the picaresque novel.
His most famous work, The History of Tom Jones, remains a cornerstone of 18th-century literature.
Beyond his writing, Fielding served as a judge and magistrate, upholding the law in his native England.
His literary style is defined by a distinctively earthy sense of humor and a sharp satirical prowess.
Historical portraits suggest that the author possessed a notably prominent nose.