Henry Fielding A Memoir

By G.M. Godden

Book Overview

Henry Fielding A Memoir is a book written by G. M. Godden that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Henry Fielding, a prominent English novelist and playwright of the 18th century. The book traces Fielding's life from his childhood in Somerset to his rise to fame as a writer and magistrate in London. Godden explores Fielding's literary career, including his most famous works such as Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews, as well as his lesser-known plays and satirical essays. The book also delves into Fielding's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Cradock and his relationships with his family and friends. In addition to providing a detailed biography of Fielding, Godden also examines the political and social context of 18th-century England, shedding light on the cultural milieu in which Fielding lived and worked. Overall, Henry Fielding A Memoir is a fascinating and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of England's most celebrated writers.If the 'sunrise' of Fielding's genius did indeed shine forth on the publication of Joseph Andrews, it was a sunrise attended by dark clouds. For, with the appearance of these two little volumes, we enter on the most obscure period of the great novelist's life, and on that in which he appears to have suffered the severest 'invasions of Fortune.'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419123343
• ISBN13: 9781419123344
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"