The History Of Tom Jones, A Foundling V4 (1750)

The History Of Tom Jones, A Foundling V4 (1750)

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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling V4 is a novel written by Henry Fielding in 1750. It tells the story of Tom Jones, a young man who was abandoned as a baby and raised by a wealthy landowner. As he grows up, Tom's adventures take him through the English countryside, where he encounters a variety of colorful characters and gets into all sorts of trouble.Along the way, Tom falls in love with a young woman named Sophia Western, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man. Tom must navigate a series of obstacles and challenges in order to win Sophia's heart and prove himself worthy of her love.The novel is known for its vivid characters, witty dialogue, and vivid descriptions of life in 18th-century England. It is also notable for its exploration of themes such as love, class, and morality, as well as its use of satire to criticize the social and political institutions of the time.Overall, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling V4 is a classic work of English literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781165690244
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 358
Weight: 476g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 18mm