by Henry Fielding · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781499286502
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«A Journey from This World to the Next» is the satirical work by Henry Fielding, published in 2014 by CreateSpace in paperback (62 pages, in English).
The narrative begins with the death of the protagonist, whose spirit sets out on a journey to the afterlife. Along the way, encounters with historical figures and various situations give rise, with humour and irony, to a satirical critique of the society of his time and a reflection on human nature.
Suitable for readers of classic and satirical fiction, particularly university students of English literature.
Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His famous novels include Shamela (1741), Joseph Andrews (1742), The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) and Amelia (1751). Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. As well as being a novelist, Fielding was also a playwright, known for his satirical comedies The Author's Farce (1730), Tom Thumb (1730), The Letter Writers (1731) and The Tragedy of Tragedies (1731). He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
