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Henry Fielding

An English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. Portraits suggest a rather large proboscis.

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English novelist and dramatist (1707–1754)

Born 22 April 1707
Died 8 October 1754

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  • Cover of: The history of Tom Jones: a foundling ...
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  • Cover of: The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews: and his friend Mr. Abraham Adams
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  • Cover of: The complete works of Henry Fielding, esq
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  • Cover of: The miser: a comedy
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    First published in 1733 — 34 editions
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  • Cover of: The tragedy of tragedies: or, The life and death of Tom Thumb the Great. With the annotations of H. Scriblerus Secundus. Edited by James T. Hillhouse.
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  • Cover of: The works of Henry Fielding: complete in one volume, with memoir of the author
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  • Cover of: The journal of a voyage to Lisbon
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  • Cover of: An Old Man Taught Wisdom

    First published in 1735 — 21 editions
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  • Cover of: Works
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  • Cover of: The Grub-Street opera.
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    First published in 1731 — 17 editions
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  • Cover of: Geschichte des Thomas Jones eines Findelkindes : Aus dem Englischen: Bd. 2

    First published in 1900 — 16 editions
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  • Cover of: The Intriguing Chambermaid

    First published in 1734 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: The mock doctor: a farce, in two acts

    First published in 1732 — 14 editions
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  • Cover of: The Covent Garden Tragedy

    First published in 1732 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: A journey from this world to the next: and, The journal of a voyage to Lisbon
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    First published in 1798 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: The works of Henry Fielding, esq.: With an essay on his life and genius.
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  • Cover of: Pasquin.
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    First published in 1736 — 11 editions
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  • Cover of: Tom Jones: Vol. I
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  • Cover of: Miscellanies
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English novelist and dramatist (1707–1754)

Born 22 April 1707
Died 8 October 1754

Subjects

Fiction, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), History, England, fiction, Early works to 1800, Criminals, Politics and government, Librettos, English literature, Fiction, humorous, general, Fielding, henry, 1707-1754, Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746, Ballad operas, English Authors, English drama, Social life and customs, Travel, Young men, Diaries, English fiction, Ocean travel, Brigands and robbers, History and criticism, Humor, Married people, fiction

Places

Great Britain, England, London (England), London, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel, Scotland, Westminster (London), Ireland, Israel, Ying guo

People

Henry Fielding (1707-1754), Jonathan Wild (1682?-1725), Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), Elizabeth Canning (1734-1773), Colley Cibber (1671-1757), House of Hanover, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616), Henry St. John Bolingbroke Viscount (1678-1751), Julian Emperor of Rome (331-363), Mary Squires (-1762), Robert Walpole Earl of Orford (1676-1745), Sarah Jennings Churchill Marlborough Duchess of (1660-1744), Theophilus Cibber (1703-1758), Bosavern Penlez, James Theodore Hillbouse (1890-1956, ed), Abraham Adams, Asculapius Dosem Sir, Cervantes, Charles Edward Prince, grandson of James II, King of England (1720-1788), Consort of George I, King of Great Britain, 1666-1726 Sophia Dorothea, Edward Hulse Sir (1682-1759), Edward Vernon (1684-1757), Fanny Goodwill, Henry (1707-1754) Fielding, Henry Fielding

Time

18th century, 1727-1760, 19th century, George II, 1727-1760, Restoration, 1660-1700, 1517-1644, 1686-1716, 1746, George I, 1714-1727, Jin dai, To 1800, Written and set in 1742

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Alternative names

  • Henry Fielding
  • Henry Henry Fielding
  • Henry Fielding.
  • Fielding Henry
  • Henry< Fielding
  • HENRY FIELDING
  • ER DING FEI

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December 14, 2022 Edited by tmanarl merge authors
October 25, 2022 Edited by AgentSapphire merge authors
October 21, 2022 Edited by AgentSapphire merge authors
October 21, 2022 Edited by AgentSapphire reverted to revision 5
January 14, 2014 Edited by DAVID H J GAY merge authors