The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great

Jonathan Wild was a real-life figure who lived in 18th-century London and was a notorious criminal mastermind. However Fielding's novel is a work of fiction that takes the life of Wild and turns it into a satirical and moralistic narrative. In Fielding's portrayal Jonathan Wild is depicted as a cunning and unscrupulous character who thrives by manipulating both the criminal underworld and the legal system of the time.The novel is written in a satirical and ironic style and it is considered a social commentary on the corruption and moral decay in 18th-century society. Fielding uses Jonathan Wild's life story to criticize the hypocrisy and moral shortcomings of the society in which he lived.Henry Fielding is best known for his contributions to the development of the English novel and Jonathan Wild is one of his works that helped shape the novel as a literary form. The novel is a satirical exploration of the concept of a great man and serves as a scathing critique of the times in which it was written.