Black, Jeremy
In Fielding€²s Wake
- ISBN 13:
- 9781587314285
- author:
- Black, Jeremy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St Augustine's Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Jeremy Black's latest volume in The Weight of Words Series offers a nuanced exploration of Henry Fielding's enduring literary legacy. This second instalment in the series delves into the author's unique blend of conservatism and intellectual curiosity, shedding light on his contributions to British literature.
Fielding's epic novel, Tom Jones, is renowned for its insightful commentary on contemporary cultural issues, from law and order to marriage and urban-rural life. Black, an historian with a keen eye for storytelling, recovers Fielding's rich descriptions of the human heart, revealing a writer who defied the conventions of his time.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Fielding's work, encompassing both the science of the novel and genre, as well as the history of a people and the figure of a memorable writer. A valuable addition to any literary collection, Jeremy Black's treatment of Fielding offers a fresh perspective on this celebrated author.
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