Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The Life Of The Late Mr. Jonathan Wild The Great is a novel written by Henry Fielding. The book is a satirical work that follows the life of a notorious criminal named Jonathan Wild. Wild is a master manipulator who uses his cunning and deceitful ways to rise to power in the criminal underworld of 18th century London. The novel explores themes of corruption, greed, and justice as Wild's criminal empire grows and eventually crumbles. Fielding uses his storytelling skills to create a vivid and entertaining portrayal of the seedy underbelly of London during this time period. The book is a commentary on the societal issues of the time and serves as a warning against the dangers of unchecked power and corruption. Overall, The History Of The Life Of The Late Mr. Jonathan Wild The Great is a classic work of literature that remains relevant to this day.Men of great Genius as easily discover one another as Free-Masons can. It was therefore no Wonder that the Count soon conceived an Inclination to an Intimacy with our young Hero, whose vast Abilities could not be concealed from one of the Count's Discernment; for though this latter was so expert at his Cards, that he was proverbially said, to play the whole Game, he was no Match for Master Wild, who, inexperienced as he was, notwithstanding all the Art, the Dexterity, and often the Fortune of his Adversary, never failed to send him away from the Table with less in his Pocket than he brought to it; for indeed Langfanger himself could not have extracted a Purse with more Ingenuity than our young Hero.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.
