A play that was first performed on February 16th, 1728, at the Theatre Royal, was written by an English novelist who was also the author of Tom Jones.
Love in Several Masques is a play by Henry Fielding that was first performed on 16 February 1728 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. 
Henry Fielding (22 April 1707  8 October 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the picaresque novel "Tom Jones". 
