Charles Dickens took his pseudonym "Boz" in homage to this novel's character Moses, who takes an interest in the daughter of family neighbor Solomon Flamborough.  
In chapter 8 of this work, the "Acis and Galatea of Ovid" is criticized for including too many epithets, and one character recites a lengthy ballad about Edwin and Angelina which is free of that defect.  Chapter 23 purports to show that "none but the guilty can be long and completely miserable," and includes a story about the teenage widow Matilda.  Charles Dickens took his pseudonym "Boz" in homage to this novel's character Moses, who takes an interest in the daughter of family neighbor Solomon Flamborough.  A turning point occurs when Sophy is thrown into a stream and rescued by the mysterious Mr. Burchell, whom the protagonist later believes has run away with his other daughter.  George is betrothed to Arabella Wilmot, who is the subject of the antagonist's affections after he grows tried of Olivia.  Eventually Mr. Burchell reveals himself to be Sir William Thornhill, and helps the title character's family happily resolve its problems. FTP, name this novel centering on Charles Primrose, a work by Oliver Goldsmith.
In chapter 8 of this work, the "Acis and Galatea of Ovid" is criticized for including too many epithets, and one character recites a lengthy ballad about Edwin and Angelina which is free of that defect.  
The Vicar of Wakefield