The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great and Some Miscellaneous Wrtitings

The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great and Some Miscellaneous Wrtitings

Henry Fielding

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9781021969699
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This book is a collection of works by eighteenth-century British writer Henry Fielding. The centerpiece of the collection is a play about Tom Thumb, a legendary figure of English folklore who was said to be only as tall as his father’s thumb. The play is notable for its satirical treatment of contemporary politics and society.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 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.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.

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