History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great

History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great

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  • Gulliver's Travels (Version 3)-Jonathan Swift
    This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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    9 hr 58 min
  • Celebrity-Winston Churchill
    This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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    5 hr 51 min
  • Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent-Washington Irving
    This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Knight of the Burning Pestle - Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
    "Knight of the Burning Pestle" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a lively and innovative play that cleverly intertwines the themes of theatricality and social commentary. Set in a bustling London, the story unfolds as a group of citizens disrupts a performance, leading to a humorous exploration of class dynamics and the nature of storytelling itself. Its sharp wit and playful examination of the audience's role in theater make it a timeless piece that resonates with contemporary discussions about art and society. The enduring charm of this work lies in its ability to engage listeners with its meta-theatrical elements and the universal desire for agency in the narratives we consume.

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    2 hr 40 min
  • History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great - Henry Fielding - Part 2
    This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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    21 min
  • History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great - Henry Fielding - Part 1
    This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel between Walpole and Jonathan Wild, the infamous gang leader and highwayman. He implicitly compares the Whig party in Parliament with a gang of thieves being run by Walpole, whose constant desire to be a "Great Man" (a common epithet for Walpole) should culminate only in the antithesis of greatness: being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    9 hr 57 min

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This novel is sometimes thought of as [Fielding's] first because he almost certainly began composing it before he wrote Shamela and Joseph Andrews. It is a satire of Walpole that draws a parallel…