Fielding's Art of Fiction: Eleven Essays on Shamela, Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones, and Amelia is a book written by Maurice O. Johnson. This book is a collection of essays that discuss the works of Henry Fielding, a prominent English novelist and playwright of the 18th century. The book is divided into eleven chapters, each of which focuses on one of Fielding's major works, including Shamela, Joseph Andrews, Tom Jones, and Amelia.The essays in this book provide a detailed analysis of Fielding's writing style, his use of satire and humor, and his portrayal of characters. The book also explores the social and political context in which Fielding wrote, and how his works reflected the cultural and literary trends of his time.Overall, Fielding's Art of Fiction is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Henry Fielding, or in the development of the English novel as a literary form. The book offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of Fielding's writing, and sheds light on the historical and cultural context in which his works were produced.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.