


Tumble-down Dick; Or, Phaeton In The Suds is a satirical play by Henry Fielding, originally published in 1736. This "dramatick entertainment" blends elements of farce, political commentary, and mythological allusion, offering a sharp critique of contemporary British...

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...


This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for...