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People From Glastonbury: Henry Fielding, Michael Aldridge, Thomas Bramwell Welch, Brian Dougans, Sigeric the Serious, Graham Burgess |
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English |
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Paperback |
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64 |
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2010-05-30 |
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1156084032 |
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Books LLC |
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0.23 pounds |
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5.98 x 9.02 x 0.12 inches |
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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Henry Fielding, Michael Aldridge, Thomas Bramwell Welch, Brian Dougans, Sigeric the Serious, Graham Burgess, Bill Bunbury, Peter Spiring, Maleagant, Geoffrey Ashe, Arthur Champion, Baron Champion, Edward Dyer, William Gould, Sigfrid of Sweden, Cyril Baily, Bertwald of Ramsbury, John Creighton, Henry Scott Stokes. Excerpt: Henry Fielding (Sharpham, 22 April 1707 near Lisbon, 8 October 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. Aside from his literary achievements, he has a significant place in the history of law-enforcement, having founded (with his half-brother John) what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners, using his authority as a magistrate. Fielding was educated at Eton College, where he established a lifelong friendship with William Pitt the Elder. His younger sister, Sarah, also became a successful writer. After a romantic episode with a young woman that ended in his getting into trouble with the law, he went to London where his literary career began. In 1728, he travelled to Leiden to study classics and law at the University. However, due to lack of money he was obliged to return to London and he began writing for the theatre, some of his work being savagely critical of the contemporary government under Sir Robert Walpole. The Theatrical Licensing Act of 1737 is alleged to be a direct result of his activities. The particular play that triggered the Licensing Act was The Golden Rump, but Fielding's satires had set the tone. Once the Licensing Act passed, political satire on the stage was virtually impossible, and playwrights whose works were staged were viewed as suspect. Fielding therefore retired from the... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=13546
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