First published in 1751, “Amelia” is a sentimental novel, the fourth and final novel written by Henry Fielding.
“Amelia” follows a young woman who marries a man against her family’s wishes. The couple moves to another city to start a new life together…
Raising questions about married life, gender equality, and justice,
“
Amelia”
is one of Fielding’s most popular novels. It also contains many interesting allusions to classical literature.
Fielding, an 18th-century novelist who wrote literary fiction and romance, is remembered for his satire, humor, and sharp, insightful writing. Before writing novels, Fielding worked as a magistrate and helped to form London’s first police force, the
Bow Street Runners.