The Generic Emergence of Realism with Humor

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This paper deals with the complicated, multi-faceted task of recognizing the intent in which Fielding's 'Joseph Andrews' is intended to be read, as well as comparing it to the work of Samuel Richardson. The paper also takes a look at the realistic issues of virtue, truth, and social ideologies.

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"To aptly ascertain the significance and purpose behind Henry Fielding's Joseph Andrews, one must recognize, distinguish, and apply the concepts Fielding critically analyzes and digresses upon within his tutorial preface. Entertaining the realistic possibilities of having his works misunderstood, Fielding admits, "It may not be improper to premise a few Words concerning this kind of Writing, which I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our Language" (Fielding 3). After exposing the originality of his work to his readers, Fielding goes on to describe and contrast his unique style of writing with the familiar writing conventions of that time period. At the conclusion of Fielding's detailed tutorial preface, he expects his readers to possess the frame of mind to read Joseph Andrews as a comic history, which reveals various truths about the human nature through comic elements such as satire, burlesque, and parody. Having his readers understand the unique form of his writing style, the author is enabled to effectively assert information and descriptions, through his narrator, unto his readers without having to worry about their confusion or ill met expectations. This paper will discuss the originality used by Fielding and his narrator in implementing their significant ideas and concepts directly to their readers. Furthermore, by contrasting Fielding's unique style of writing with the critically acclaimed writing style of Samuel Richardson, one will be able to recognize the interesting techniques Fielding's narrator uses to guide his readers through various sorts of information and description, as well as unveil the similarities, but even more so, the differences in reading patterns these novelists require."

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