Jonathan Wild

Name: Jonathan Wild
Author: Henry Fielding
ISBN: 9781787249073

Author: Henry Fielding
Series: Epic Story
Language: English
Length: 212 pages
ISBN: 9781787249073
Published: 8 October 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

Henry Fielding
Tom Jones
Comedy
Comical
Farce
farcical
love
romance
virtue
hypocrisy

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Description

"Jonathan Wild" by Henry Fielding is a satirical novel that exposes the corrupt nature of 18th-century society through the character of Jonathan Wild, a notorious criminal. Fielding uses wit and irony to criticize the moral decay of the time, presenting Wild as a hypocritical figure who exploits the legal system for personal gain. The narrative explores themes of deception, justice, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Through a blend of humor and social commentary, Fielding creates a compelling story that reflects on the complexities of human nature and the flawed institutions of the era.

Author

Henry Fielding (1707–1754) brought satire, energy, and moral seriousness to the birth of the English novel. Trained as a playwright, he turned to fiction partly to answer Richardson's Pamela, developing a style that mixed picaresque adventure, ironic commentary, and vivid social observation. His great novel Tom Jones follows a foundling through a world of hypocrites and fools, exposing corruption while never losing sympathy for human weakness.

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