Henry Fielding

Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Henry Fielding, a prominent English novelist and dramatist of the 18th century, wrote the book "Joseph Andrews" Volume 1. This humorous investigation of social and moral topics is a satirical work that is sometimes regarded as one of the earliest English novels. The narrative centers on Joseph Andrews, the title character, a morally upright and kind young man who serves an affluent household as a servant. As a result of his employer's advances, Joseph is wrongfully fired from his job, which leads him on a series of adventures where he meets oddball individuals. Fielding makes comments on the societal injustices, hypocrisies, and moral decay that are pervasive in society using wit, comedy, and satire. The first volume of "Joseph Andrews" by Fielding uses a narrative technique known as "mock epic" or "mock-heroic," which is a satire of the vogue in literature at the period. Henry Fielding's skill of sarcasm, sharp insight into human character, and capacity to amuse readers while making social criticism are all on display in "Joseph Andrews" Volume 1. Those who like classic literature and social satire will find the work's deft wit and fascinating narrative to be a vital contribution to the evolution of the English novel.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358594195
• Artikelnr.: 68889170

Autorenporträt

Henry Fielding was born on April 22, 1707, in Sharpham Park, Somerset, England. He was a British novelist and playwright. Henry went to Eton College; he left early and lost his family's support. All his 25 plays were written at an early age. He wrote Shamela in 1741, a burlesque of Samuel Richardson's Pamela that he never claimed. In the entertaining and unique work of Joseph Andrews (1742), he wrote Richardson's novel in a sarcastic way. Tom Jones (1749), his most famous book, is also noted for its incredible comic enthusiasm, a huge number of characters, and differentiated scenes of high and low life. The More Sober Amelia (1751) assumes the Victorian domestic novel. In these works, he expands the English novel as a planned, realistic narrative genre, reviewing contemporary society.