c1904-1905 Henry Fielding's Classic Novels

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Illustrated, Leather Binding

A lovely six volume set of later reprints of classic novels by Henry Fielding.

Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works, and along with Samuel Richardson, is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel.

His most notable novel, The History of Tom Jones, was first published in 1749, and is a comical Bildungsroman argued by Samuel Taylor Coleridge as one of the three most perfect plots ever planned. 

This set includes:

The History of Tom Jones; A Foundling Vol I & Vol II
With portraits and illustrations by George Cruikshank. Volume I has a frontispiece portrait of the author, and 4 plates. Volume II has a frontispiece, and 3 plates.

The History of Amelia Vol I & Vol II
With illustrations by George Cruikshank. Volume I has a frontispiece, and 3 plates. Volume II has a frontispiece, and 3 plates.

The History of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild The Great and A Journey From This World to the Next
With illustrations by Hablot K. Browne. Including a frontispiece and 3 plates.

The History of Joseph Andrews and His Friend Mr. Abraham Adams
Written in imitation of the manner of Cervantes, author of 'Don Quixote'. With illustrations by George Cruikshank. Including a frontispiece, and 3 plates.

All collated, complete.

In a lovely half calf binding with marbled endpapers. Includes gilt to top edge. Bound by Bickers & Son, London.