The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
by Henry Fielding, Thomas Keymer, Alice Wakely
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding, Thomas Keymer, Alice Wakely holds a well received rating of 3.73 out of 5, based on 24.7K reader ratings. First published in 1749. The book spans 1,024 pages.
About The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire—though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue, bawdy exuberance and good-natured authorial interjections, Tom Jones is one of the greatest and most ambitious comic novels in English literature. • Includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, notes, glossary, and an appendix of Fielding's revisions • Introduction discusses narrative tecniques and themes, the context of eighteenth-century fiction and satire, and the historical and political background of the Jacobite revolutionFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henry Fielding, Thomas Keymer, Alice Wakely |
| Published | 1749 |
| Pages | 1,024 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.73 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,718 |
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What genre is The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling?
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 24.7K reader ratings, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling has an average score of 3.73 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling?
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling has 1,024 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling?
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was written by Henry Fielding, Thomas Keymer, Alice Wakely. It was first published in 1749.
What is the ISBN for The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling?
The ISBN-13 for The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling is 9780140436230.0.
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