Tom Jones by Henry Fielding

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

Attacked for its immorality when first published, "Tom Jones" traces its hero's journey to discover who he is and, in doing so, become worthy of the girl he loves. Thwarted at every turn, Tom's is a story of justice prevailing. This study edition contains both the text and a commentary upon it.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding

Thought by Coleridge to have one of the greatest plots of all literature, TOM JONES (1749) is funny, scandalous and picaresque. It follows the adventures of Tom, from his childhood as a foundling reared by magnanimous Mr Allworthy to hisexploits as a lusty young man temporarily ensnared by the rich and amorous Lady Bellaston. For all his faults, of which a weakness for women is the most evident, and in spite of the machinations of his devious half-brother, Tom is loved by and loves the spirited Sophia. However, a series of comic misunderstandings and misadventures threatens to destroy any chance of happinessthese two might have together. TOM JONES is one of the first and most influential novels in the English language.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780460878333
ISBN 10 0460878336
Title Tom Jones
Author Henry Fielding
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-03-02
Number of pages 936
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.