The Historical Register for the Year 1736 and Eurydice Hissed (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

Product Description The Historical Register for the Year 1736 and Eurydice Hissed are two of Henry Fielding's satirical dramas. A mixture of several plots, each play extensively satirizes British politicians. Fielding's writing for the theater was a major factor in bringing about the Licensing Act of 1737. Subjecting the social attitudes and political manipulations to criticism, his plays effectively ended Fielding's career as a dramatist and placed the theatre under strict governmental control. Filled with a humming deal of satire, the play is a reflection of the society and politics of its era. This Super Large 20pt Edition has been optimized for readers with substantial loss of normal vision who prefer intense bold 20pt large type. About the Author In the beginning of his career, Henry Fielding wrote for the theatre. He was critical of Walpole's government in his plays, and his satire led directly to the Licensing Act of 1737. He was also a Justice of the Peace and only began writing novels to satirize the works of Samuel Richardson, but today he is best known for his novels, especially Tom Jones (1749), which is considered one of the greatest comic novels ever written in the English language.