Precept, property, and "bourgeois" practice in 'Joseph Andrews.' (book by Henry Fielding) From: Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900 | Date: June 22, 1997| Author: Cruise, James | COPYRIGHT 1997 Rice University. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The remedial value of art plays a pivotal part in English author Henry Fielding's sharp criticism of the bourgeoisie in his work. In his book 'Joseph Andrews,' Fielding creates an immediate authorial presence in the novel in its preface and presents its story through the eyes of a narrator who is removed from the direct narrative action. An evaluation of the book indicates that these artistic tools are not enough to consider it a success.

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