Covent-Garden Journal

Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was a pivotal figure in the development of the English novel, whose work is noted for its rich earthiness and satirical prowess. Hailing from Sharpham, Somerset, Fielding was not only an accomplished novelist but also a dramatist, magistrate, and social commentator. He penned a series of popular plays before turning his talents to the fledgling form of the novel, with hi...