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The Covent Garden Journal; Volume 1

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Published in 1752-1753, these essays by the famous novelist and dramatist Henry Fielding provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of 18th-century London. With sharp wit and keen observation, Fielding describes the customs, manners, and vices of the city's various inhabitants, from beggars and prostitutes to aristocrats and politicians. He also offers amusing and satirical pieces on topics such as coffeehouses, politics, and the theater. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of London in the mid-18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781022357853
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Udgivet:
  • 18. juli 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 156x234x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 562 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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Published in 1752-1753, these essays by the famous novelist and dramatist Henry Fielding provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of 18th-century London. With sharp wit and keen observation, Fielding describes the customs, manners, and vices of the city's various inhabitants, from beggars and prostitutes to aristocrats and politicians. He also offers amusing and satirical pieces on topics such as coffeehouses, politics, and the theater. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of London in the mid-18th century.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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