{"product_id":"the-authors-farce-and-other-works-by-henry-fielding-hardcover","title":"The Author's Farce and Other Works, by Henry Fielding (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection presents a sharp, comedic lens on the literary and theatrical worlds of 18th-century England. In \u003cem\u003eThe Author's Farce\u003c\/em\u003e, Fielding mocks the commercialization of publishing and the absurdities of stagecraft through a meta-theatrical play-within-a-play. Paired with other works that blend satire, parody, and cultural critique, the volume highlights Fielding's wit and enduring relevance as both playwright and social\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humor and satirical prowess, in particular for the novel Tom Jones. Fielding is also know for co-founding the Bow Street Runners, what some have called London's first police force. This volume contains a puppet show, The Author's Farce; two plays, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great and Pasquin; and several essays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184517578961,"sku":"9781434456793","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434456793_FC.jpg?v=1784074123","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-authors-farce-and-other-works-by-henry-fielding-hardcover","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}