"The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love" by Henry Fielding is a witty handbook from the 1700s that pokes fun at love and relationships. Mixing ancient stories with 18th-century manners, the book acts as a funny guide to romance, using stories and lessons to show the way. With a lighthearted tone, the narrator pretends to be a "Love Teacher", inviting young men to master the skill of attracting women, laying out the steps; choosing a suitable woman, winning her heart, and keeping the love alive. Using old references and entertaining stories, the narrator underlines how important it is to be confident, have good timing, and understand the person you’re trying to win over, all while keeping things humorous . The introduction serves as a playful yet instructive prelude to the satirical advice he will dispense throughout the work.
The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love
By Henry Fielding
In a world of romance, a comical teacher unveils the secrets to capturing hearts, using cunning plans and witty advice.
Summary
About the AuthorHenry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. 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.
Henry Fielding was an English writer and magistrate known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His 1749 comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was a seminal work in the genre. Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. 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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