Lisbon was presently fixed on in its room. The air here, as it was near four degrees to the south of Aix, must be more mild and warm, and the winter shorter and less piercing. It...

Henry Fielding’s most famous novel, ‘The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling,’ is packed with humour, romance, and mischief. The eponymous hero is discovered as a baby on the...

The final, intimate account of a dying man’s voyage to Portugal, written with a courage that defies his physical decay. Fielding observes the life on board and the landscapes he...

. “A Journey from this World to the Next “(1743) is a powerful yet playful narrative, in which Fielding anatomizes contemporary follies with his customary vigour....

The Life and Death of Jonathan Wild, the Great – novel, 1743, ironic treatment of Jonathan Wild, the most notorious underworld figure of the time.

A mock-biography that celebrates the life of a ruthless criminal as if he were a conquering hero of history. Fielding uses the career of this "Great Man" to satirize the amoral...

Amidst a world of predatory men and financial ruin, the steadfast Amelia remains a beacon of moral clarity and devotion. Her journey through the gritty streets of London is a...

This sharp-witted parody subverts the tropes of the traditional sentimental novel, turning a tale of virtue into a hilarious account of opportunistic cunning. Shamela is a heroine...

The novel is taking place largely in London during 1733. It describes the hardships suffered by a young couple newly married. Against her mother's wishes, Amelia marries Captain...

Joseph Andrews, or The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his Friend Mr. Abraham Adams, was the first published full-length novel of the English author and...