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The history of Tom Jones, a foundling by Henry Fielding, (1707-1754) is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The history of Tom Jones, a foundling about?

The foundling Tom Jones is found on the property of a benevolent, wealthy landowner. Tom grows up to be a vigorous, kind-hearted young man, whose love of his neighbor's well-born daughter brings class friction to the fore. The presence of prostitution and promiscuity in Tom Jones caused a sensation at the time it was published, as such themes were uncommon. It is divided into 18 shorter books, and is considered one of the first English-language novels.

Who reads The history of Tom Jones, a foundling?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Henry Fielding, (1707-1754)
Publisher
Penguin English Library
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9780141199733
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, History, Humanities
Rating
3.73 / 5 (30 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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