The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great
About this book
This book 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.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 623 readers · 287 pages · ≈ 5 h 19 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great?
About ≈ 5 h 19 m — 287 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great?
287 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great?
It sits on the Travel, Fiction shelves.
Is The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great?
The main characters include Jonathan Wild (1682?-1725).
Where does The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great take place?
It is set in London (England), England, London.
Who wrote The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great?
Henry Fielding.
Where can I read The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library