Description
A foundling of mysterious origins raised by the benevolent Mr. Allworthy, Tom Jones is a spirited young man hopelessly in love with the beautiful Sophia Western, daughter of a neighboring squire—though his wandering eye often leads him astray. When Tom is cast out to seek his fortune and Sophia flees to London to escape an unwanted marriage, their paths collide in a whirlwind of adventure, danger, and intrigue. Fielding's masterpiece offers a vivid, panoramic portrait of eighteenth-century life, brimming with bawdy humor, memorable characters, and the author's witty, good-natured commentary. Considered one of the greatest comic novels in English literature, Tom Jones combines rollicking entertainment with sophisticated narrative technique and social satire. This Penguin Classics edition includes scholarly notes, a chronology, and an illuminating introduction exploring Fielding's innovative storytelling and the historical context of his era.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Sep 27, 2005
1024 pages
ISBN: 9780140436228
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Details
First Published
1749
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.