by Henry Fielding · Oxford University Press España, S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780199549757
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Immerse yourself in 18th-century England with Henry Fielding's 'Jonathan Wild,' a masterpiece of satire and black comedy. Published in 1743, this novel tells the story of the infamous Jonathan Wild, a gangster and self-proclaimed 'Thieftaker General' who controlled the London underworld until his execution in 1725. Fielding uses Wild's story to explore themes of greatness, goodness, and corruption in society, offering a biting and entertaining critique of the politics and morals of his time. This Oxford World's Classics edition includes an expert introduction and notes to enrich your reading.
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.
