The Author's Farce and Other Works

<p>This collection presents a sharp comedic lens on the literary and theatrical worlds of 18th-century England. In <em>The Author's Farce</em> Fielding mocks the commercialization of publishing and the absurdities of stagecraft through a meta-theatrical play-within-a-play. Paired with other works that blend satire parody and cultural critique the volume highlights Fielding's wit and enduring relevance as both playwright and social</p><p>Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humor and satirical prowess in particular for the novel Tom Jones. Fielding is also know for co-founding the Bow Street Runners what some have called London's first police force. This volume contains a puppet show The Author's Farce; two plays The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great and Pasquin; and several essays.</p>