Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding was an English writer of the Augustan Age. His most notable work is the comic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, published in 1749.
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  • Lifetime: 22 April 1707 • 8 October 1754
  • Main genre: Comedy, satire
  • Literary movement: The Enlightenment
  • Mid-2026 popularity rank:  77 • Trending ▼
"Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea."