History of Tom Jones, a Foundling: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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History of Tom Jones, a Foundling is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fielding, Henry (1707–1754).
Catalogue synopsis
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"History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" by Henry Fielding is a comic novel published in 1749. This picaresque tale follows Tom, an abandoned baby raised by the wealthy Squire Allworthy, as he grows into a spirited youth who falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, Sophia Western. When jealous schemes and his status as a foundling threaten their romance, Tom is banished and embarks on adventurous travels across Britain. Mysteries of birth, cases of mistaken identity, and unexpected revelations converge in this intricately plotted story of love and fortune.
Book and edition facts
- Title: History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- Author credits: Fielding, Henry (1707–1754)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- England -- Fiction
- Foundlings -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Novels
- Harvard Classics
- Movie Books
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