Lawrence Beal Smith (2 results)

Stapled Folio. Condition: Good+. clean and tight. some wear. 31 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. This is a special 1964 Edition with its own special book box. 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 hones and kind-hearted youth. Awe develops affection for his neighbor'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 also acted as the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness.".…