There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear.
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Birth: | 22nd April, 1707 |
Death: | 8th October, 1754 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Novelist, Playwright |
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Henry Fielding was born in Sharpham, Somerset, England. He was an English novelist and playwright best known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. He educated at Eton College. In 1728, he travelled to Leiden to study classics and law at the university. He wrote other novels include: Shamela, Joseph Andrews, and Amelia. He wrote several plays include: Love in Several Masques, Rape upon Rape, The Grub Street Opera, The Modern Husband, and The Lottery.
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