{ "item_title" : "The Author's Farce and Other Works", "item_author" : [" Henry Fielding "], "item_description" : "This collection presents a sharp, comedic lens on the literary and theatrical worlds of 18th-century England. In The Author's Farce, 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 socialHenry 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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/43/445/679/143445679X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "25.99", "online_price" : "25.99", "our_price" : "25.99", "club_price" : "25.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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