Henry Power

Professor of English Literature at the University of Exeter, contributing expertise on Henry Fielding's works and the 18th-century novel.

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Jul 11, 2024 • 55min

Fielding's Tom Jones

Judith Hawley, an expert in 18th-century literature, Henry Power, a scholar of Fielding's works, and Charlotte Roberts, a literature associate professor, explore the timeless classic 'Tom Jones' by Henry Fielding. They discuss Fielding's life parallels with Tom's journey, nuanced themes of morality, sexuality, and human nature. The guests delve into the humor and storytelling that define this novel while dissecting character complexities, especially Allworthy's duality, and emphasizing its relevance to modern society's challenges.