Henry Fielding
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.
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 1
Witness a young, virtuous footman's hilarious journey through temptation and societal absurdity as he tries to keep his integrity intact.
By Henry Fielding
Amelia — Volume 1
In a world of imprisonment and injustice, a captain reflects on his relationships and misfortunes as he faces unexpected trials.
By Henry Fielding
Amelia — Volume 3
In a world of scandal and societal expectations, a devoted couple must navigate their love and honor through a maze of misunderstandings and betrayals.
By Henry Fielding
The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 11 A Journey From This World to the Next; and A Voyage to Lisbon
Embark on a satirical trip to the afterlife filled with absurd encounters and quirky characters, offering a unique view on human life's imperfections.
By Henry Fielding
An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews
A conniving maid uses her wits to trick clueless suitors into marriage, proving that appearances can be deceiving.
By Henry Fielding
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2
A virtuous young man and a kind parson stumble through hilarious misadventures, revealing the absurdities of society as they seek love and simple acts of kindness.
By Henry Fielding
Amelia — Complete
Amidst the chaos of 18th-century England, a loving couple's loyalty is challenged.
By Henry Fielding
The Lovers Assistant; Or, New Art of Love
In a world of romance, a comical teacher unveils the secrets to capturing hearts, using cunning plans and witty advice.
By Henry Fielding
The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
Witness the rise of a criminal mastermind who controls the underworld not through brute force, but through cunning manipulation and moral bankruptcy.
By Henry Fielding
The Old Debauchees. A Comedy
In a world of love and lies, a young couple’s happiness hangs in the balance as they clash against a powerful, scheming priest.
By Henry Fielding
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
In a world of societal judgment and moral complexity, an abandoned child's journey to find his place challenges the very definition of virtue and belonging.
By Henry Fielding
The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon
Beset by illness, a writer's journey to a faraway land becomes a mirror reflecting both the world's absurdities and his own mortality.
By Henry Fielding
The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 12
Amidst financial woes and artistic dreams in the 18th century, a struggling playwright comically clashes with his landlady while satirizing the absurdities of the theatrical world.
By Henry Fielding
Amelia — Volume 2
Misunderstandings threaten friendships, a child's illness brings fear, and a duel highlights the absurdity of social status.
By Henry Fielding
A Journey from This World to the Next
A recently deceased soul humorously navigates the afterlife, encountering quirky spirits and absurd situations that reveal the follies of earthly existence.
By Henry Fielding
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry Fielding
Explore historical works and commentary on society when you read about the misadventures of abandoned children, virtue, and society’s moral problems.
By Henry Fielding