Henry Fielding was an English novelist, playwright, and lawyer who is best known for his novel 'Tom Jones'. He was born in 1707 and died in 1754. He was a major figure in the development of the novel as a literary form and is considered one of the founders of the modern English novel. Fielding wrote several plays and novels, including 'Joseph Andrews' and 'AMELIA'. He also wrote a number of satirical works, such as 'The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews' and 'The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'. Fielding's works are still widely read today and he is considered one of the most influential authors of the 18th century.