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Jonathan Wild

The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great

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  • 190 pages
  • 7 hours of reading

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Set in the London underworld, this satirical novel explores the life of notorious crime boss Jonathan Wild, blending various narrative styles such as serious history, criminal biography, and political satire. Through its humorous lens, the story critiques the moral ambiguities of society and may also serve as a commentary on the corruption associated with Britain's first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. Fielding's work offers a rich tapestry of 18th-century themes, reflecting the complexities of power, crime, and politics.

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Jonathan Wild, Henry Fielding

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2024
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