History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

This classic novel is a timeless tale of love, friendship, and adventure. History of Tom Jones, A Foundling tells the story of an orphan who must navigate his way through life in search of true companionship and identity. With its engaging characters, witty dialogue, and captivating plot twists, this book will have you enthralled from beginning to end. The perfect blend of comedy and drama makes it a must-read for any fan of literature! So if you're looking for an exciting journey with plenty of laughs along the way, pick up your copy today! The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, sometimes known simply as Tom Jones, is a comedic novel written by Henry Fielding, an English dramatist and author. It's a picaresque book and a Bildungsroman. It was initially published in London on February 28, 1749, and is one of the earliest English writings to be designated as a novel. It is the first work named by W. Somerset Maugham in his 1948 book Great Novelists and Their Novels as one of the world's ten finest novels. The novel's events are spread throughout eighteen volumes. It begins with the narrator declaring that the novel's objective would be to investigate "human nature." Allworthy, a respected rural gentleman who lives in Somersetshire with his unmarried sister Bridget Allworthy, returns from a trip to London to find a newborn boy in his bed. Allworthy discovers the mother and father of this foundling and decides to raise the kid. Henry Fielding (22 April 1707 – 8 October 1754) was an English author, satirist, and irony writer known for his earthy humour. Born in 1707, he was an entirely 18th-century man. With a classical education at Eton, family ties, and a successful legal career, having utilized his position as a magistrate to establish the Bow Street Runners, London's first intermittently financed, full-time police unit. Tom Jones, his comedic book, is still generally appreciated. He and Samuel Richardson are often regarded as the forefathers of the conventional English novel. Title Details Original 1749 Scripture Novel 5.5x8.5 Inches Matte Cover White Paper What is Unique in this Book? Historical Context Detailed 18th Century Historical Map