Jonathan Wild (Folio Society Edition) – Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding’s satirical novel chronicles the rise and inevitable fall of Jonathan Wild, a notorious 18th-century London thief-taker and underworld boss. Wild manipulates a network of criminals and ruins virtuous figures like the jeweler Heartfree in his obsessive, ironic pursuit of “Greatness.” This sharp-witted critique explores how society can mistake profound villainy for heroism, ultimately leading the ambitious Wild from the peak of his power to the gallows.

Condition: Overall in Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.