The Covent Garden Tragedy

The Covent Garden Tragedy is a novel written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1732. The story follows the tragic events that unfold in London's Covent Garden district, centered around a young woman named Arabella Hunt. Arabella is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, but her father has forbidden her from marrying the man she loves, a poor but honest clerk named Thomas. Despite her father's wishes, Arabella and Thomas secretly marry and plan to elope to France. However, their plans are thwarted when Arabella's father discovers their relationship and intervenes. In a fit of rage, he murders Thomas and attempts to frame Arabella for the crime. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and justice, as Arabella fights to clear her name and seek revenge for the death of her beloved husband. Fielding's writing is known for its wit and satire, and The Covent Garden Tragedy is no exception, offering a sharp commentary on the social and political issues of its time.I charge thee, my Gallono, do not speak Ought against Woman; by Kissinda's Smiles, (Those Smiles more worth than all the Cornwall Mines) When I drank most, 'twas Woman made me drink, The Toast was to the Wine an Orange-Peel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.