The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great: To Which Is Added the Life and Actions of Jonathan Wild, (Hardcover)

<p>"The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great" is a sharp-witted satirical novel by Henry Fielding that examines the paradoxical nature of "greatness" and the moral vacuum of political power. By narrating the life of a notorious historical criminal, Fielding crafts a biting allegory of political corruption and the manipulative tactics used by those in high office. The character of Wild, a ruthless thief-taker and leader of a vast criminal empire, serves as a mirror to the ambitious leaders of the 18th century, illustrating how the pursuit of absolute control often mirrors the methods of the most base outlaws.</p><p>Complementing Fielding's literary satire is Daniel Defoe's "The Life and Actions of Jonathan Wild," a more journalistic and biographical account of the same infamous figure. Defoe provides a grounded look at the real-world activities of the man who dominated London's criminal landscape before his eventual execution at Tyburn. Together, these two works offer a fascinating dual perspective on one of England's most legendary criminals, blending masterful fiction with historical reportage. This collection is a significant work of English literature, providing profound insights into the social, political, and legal complexities of the early modern era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great: To Which Is Added the Life and Actions of Jonathan Wild, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025712659
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 350