Linguistic and Philosophical Features of Henry Fielding’s Joseph Andrews and Tom Jones

Henry Fielding was one of the great novelists 18th century. Today, he is universally acknowledged as a major figure in development novel. His literacy works have been evaluated by many critics. He proved exceptionally controversial and his reputation has variously soared crashed course three centuries. This study, first, attempts to scrutinize perfectly judge real value, essential nature intrinsic aspects Fielding’s two classics, Joseph Andrews Tom Jones. It claimed that on examining Fielding, concentration should be given exploring extent foreign influence works. Some critics are opinion they not incorporated within framework picaresque novels. study underscores elements stresses similarities points resemblance between English Spanish Second, this examines various stylistic features narrative technique, use satire discuss important concepts such chastity charity. Third, it show philosophy human nature, what writing unfolds basic philosophical characteristics century lines thinking. concludes, among other things, no devices worked out haphazardly or merely for amusement; rather, used both didactic artistic purposes. In sense, then, mark shame bestowed earlier intrusive narrator eliminated account presence text directed teaching Goodness consists twin virtues charity chastity, latter symbol national control passion.