Kniha zkoumá, jakou roli sehrály romány Henryho Fieldinga v průběhu všeobecné reformy veřejného vystupování, přičemž se blíže soustřeďuje na vývoj maskulinních vzorů, který je spojen s proměňujícím se chápáním zdvořilosti v letech 1742–1751. Publikace prezentuje analýzy Fieldingových obrazů maskulinity v souvislosti s dynamickými požadavky na ekonomické, politické a estetické standardy, a nabízí tak přínosný a komplexní pohled na jeho dílo v dobovém kontextu.
Fielding himself frequently stated that satire was his aim. Taking this statement as his point of departure, the author considers Fielding's criticism of men & manners, his attitude towards & his treatment of the literature, the politics, the learned professions, & the social conditions of his day.
Claude Rawson examines the evolution of satirical writing in the period 1660-1830. In a sequence of linked chapters, some new and others revised substantially from earlier articles, he focuses on English writers from Rochester to Austen, both within a contemporaneous European context and as part of a tradition deriving from classical and sixteenth-century Humanist predecessors (Homer, Virgil, Erasmus, Montaigne) and leading to later writers like Flaubert and Yeats. Within the period 1660-1830 satire moved from an unusually dominant position to a relatively modest one, softened by the cult of 'sensibility' or 'sentiment'. The transition was connected with large social and cultural changes culminating in the French Revolution. Rawson's method is to concentrate on stress points, on evasions and internal contradictions, and on continuities and discontinuities with earlier and later periods and with literatures and modes of thought outside Britain.
"The Works of Henry Fielding" by Joseph Andrews is a comprehensive collection that showcases the literary brilliance of one of England's most esteemed novelists. Fielding, celebrated for his wit, satire, and keen observations of human nature, left an indelible mark on the landscape of English literature during the 18th century. This anthology, compiled by Joseph Andrews, brings together Fielding's most notable works, including his groundbreaking novels such as "Tom Jones," "Joseph Andrews," and "Amelia." These novels offer readers a captivating glimpse into the social and moral complexities of Georgian England, exploring themes of love, class, virtue, and vice with humor and insight. In addition to his novels, Fielding's works encompass a wide range of literary forms, including plays, essays, and journalistic writings. His satirical comedies such as "The Author's Farce" and "The Tragedy of Tragedies" lampoon the conventions of contemporary theater, while his essays and political writings offer incisive commentary on the social and political issues of his time. "The Works of Henry Fielding" edited by Joseph Andrews is a testament to Fielding's enduring legacy and literary prowess. With its comprehensive scope and scholarly commentary, this anthology serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of 18th-century literature, offering a comprehensive portrait of Fielding's genius and enduring relevance.
Essay from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: -, University of Bonn (Englisches Seminar), course: Essays, language: English, abstract: An analysis of Henry Fielding's technique of satire with the help of Book IV, Chapter XIII and the function of the Heartfree subplot.
Henry Fielding In Our Time publishes many of the papers presented at the international conference held at the University of London 19-21 April 2007 to commemorate the tercentenary of his birth. Written by established scholars, including the acknowledged doyen of Fielding scholars, Martin C. Battestin of the University of Virginia, as well as younger scholars who successfully bring their recent research to bear on neglected areas of Fielding’s life and works, the essays offer a cross-section of current approaches to Fielding and his writings, from his ballad operas, poetry and political journalism , via Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones and Amelia—the novels for which he is still best known—to the social pamphlets written during his years at Bow Street as magistrate for Westminster and Middlesex. The collection should appeal both to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as academics and general readers interested in the eighteenth-century in general, and Fielding’s contribution to the emergence and development of the novel form in particular.
