Tom Jones: The History of Tom Jones a Founding by Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding

ISBN 10: 1573353981 / ISBN 13: 9781573353984

Published by Ware : Wordsworth, 1992

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1992 EDITION. COVER HAS A LITTLE SHELF WEAR WITH LIGHT CREASING. 711 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. CLASSIC. 4.5'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tom Jones: The History of Tom Jones a Founding by Henry Fielding
• Publisher: Ware : Wordsworth
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573353981
• ISBN 13: 9781573353984
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 12 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • CLASSICS

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Synopsis

Tom Jones is a foundling discovered on the property of a very kind, wealthy landowner, Squire Allworthy, in Somerset in England's West Country. Tom grows into a vigorous and lusty, yet honest and kind-hearted, youth. He develops affection for his neighbour's daughter, Sophia Western. On one hand, their love reflects the romantic comedy genre that was popular in 18th-century Britain. However, Tom's status as a bastard causes Sophia's father and Allworthy to oppose their love; this criticism of class friction in society acted as a biting social commentary. The inclusion of prostitution and sexual promiscuity in the plot was also original for its time, and the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness."