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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, often known simply as Tom Jones, is a comic novel by English playwright and novelist Henry Fielding. It is a Bildungsroman and a picaresque novel. It was first published on 28 February 1749 in London and is among the earliest English works to be classified as a novel.

A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighbouring squire - though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. But when his amorous escapades earn the disapproval of his benefactor, Tom is banished to make his own fortune.

 

Illustrated with Bewick Type Stylized engravings by Derrick Harris


 

The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding c1959

£15.95Price
  • Title: The History of Tom Jones
    Author: Henry Fielding
    Publisher: The Folio Society
    Publication Date: 1959 First Editon Thus
    Format: Hardback

    Condition: Book in a good condition. Spine slightly faded and cocked. Very slight foxing to show on some pages. No Slip Case.

    Book measures 23cm x 15cm with 636 pages.

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