Joseph Andrews

4. Does Henry Fielding base his characters on real people?

4. Does Henry Fielding base his characters on real people?

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In the novel's preface, Fielding addresses the characters of the novel, claiming that all are drawn from life and that he has made certain alterations in order to obscure their true identities.

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Joseph Andrews