Full Description
Joseph Andrews, first published in 1742, is in part a parody of Samuel Richardson's Pamela. But whereas Richardson's novel is marked by the virtues of female chastity and the triumph of steadfast morality, Fielding's Joseph Andrews is peopled with lascivious women, thieves, hypocrites, and general fools. As we follow the characters in their travels, what unfolds is a lively panoramic satire of mid-Georgian England.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Henry Fielding: A Brief Chronology
Fielding's Times: A Brief Chronology
A Note on the Text
Joseph Andrews
Preface
Contents
Book I
Book II
Book III
Book IV
Appendix A: Social History of the Times
Appendix B: Pamela and Shamela
Appendix C: Other Works of Influence by Other Writers
Appendix D: Other Related Writings by Fielding
Appendix E: History of the Publication
Appendix F: Early Reception
Select Bibliography
