Routledge Revivals: Henry Fielding and the Augustan Ideal Under Stress (1972)

Originally published in 1972, Henry Fielding and the Augustan Ideal Under Stress, focuses upon the various disruptive forces in the literary culture of the Augustan period upon Natures Dance of Death. His discussion centres on aspects of Fieldings writing in relation to Augustan culture and civilization. He also relates the works of such Augustans as Pope, Swift and Smollett, as well as some twentieth century writings, to his overall theme. He treats, among other topics the crises in stylistic urbanity and in the mock-heroic styles of this historically and artistically fascinating period.