Henry Fielding - An Old Man Taught Wisdom: "A good countenance is a letter of recommendation"

by Henry Fielding

Book Overview

Henry Fielding was born at Sharpham Park, near Glastonbury, in Somerset on April 22nd 1707. His early years were spent on his parents' farm in Dorset before being educated at Eton.

An early romance ended disastrously and with it his removal to London and the beginnings of a glittering literary career; he published his first play, at age 21, in 1728.

He was prolific, sometimes writing six plays a year, but he did like to poke fun at the authorities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787804275
• ISBN13: 9781787804272
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Stage Door
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"