1749 ⟶ Henry Fielding Publishes 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding
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✍️ Jonathan Swift's *A Tale of a Tub* Published

A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift first published⟶
Jonathan Swift's *A Tale of a Tub* Published (1704)
SatireEnlightenmentBritish LiteratureJonathan SwiftLiterary CriticismProse
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📖 Publication of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift⟶
Publication of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726)
SatireNovelJonathan SwiftLiteratureSocial CommentaryBritish LiteratureEnlightenment
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📖 Publication of Samuel Richardson's 'Clarissa'

Clarissa; or, The History of a Young Lady by Samuel Richardson⟶
Publication of Samuel Richardson's 'Clarissa' (1748)
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📖 Henry Fielding Publishes 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding⟶
Henry Fielding Publishes 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling' (1749)
NovelEnlightenmentSatireBritish LiteratureSocial Commentary
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📖 Publication of *Tristram Shandy*

1767: Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne⟶
Publication of *Tristram Shandy* (1759)
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📚 Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' Published

Jane Austen publishes Pride and Prejudice.⟶
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' Published (1813)
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