Soon he became one of the most popular playwrights in London. Most of his dramatic works were satiric comedies. Fielding mercilessly exposed the corruption, hypocrisy and cruelty of the officials. ❖ Soon he became one of the most popular playwrights in London. ❖ Most of his dramatic works were satiric comedies. ❖ Fielding mercilessly exposed the corruption, hypocrisy and cruelty of the officials