Publisher	Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13	9789366970462
Binding	Paper back
Number of Pages	792 Pages
Language	English
Dimension (Inches)	5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams)	850
Category	Fiction

Tom Jones, is a picaresque novel that follows the adventures of the titular character, a foundling raised by the kind-hearted Squire All worthy. The story traces Tom's romantic entanglements, moral growth, and quest for identity as he navigates the complexities of 18th-century English society. Through humour, satire, and social commentary, Fielding explores themes of virtue, vice, and the nature of human behaviour, making Tom Jones a classic of English literature.

Henry Fielding

Henry Fielding was an English novelist and playwright, known for his wit and social commentary. His most famous work, ‘Tom Jones’ (1749), is a picaresque novel that follows the life of its spirited, good-hearted protagonist, Tom, as he navigates love, deception, and personal growth. Through humor, satire, and vivid characters, Fielding critiques the moral and social issues of his time. ‘Tom Jones’ remains a cornerstone of English literature, celebrated for its narrative complexity and enduring charm.

Contents

BOOK I Containing as much of the Birth of the Foundling as is Necessary or Proper to Acquaint the Reader with in the Beginning of this History	11
BOOK II Containing Scenes of Matrimonial Felicity in Different Degrees of Life; and Various other Transactions During the First Two Years after the Marriage between Captain Blifil and Miss Bridget Allworthy	46
BOOK III Containing the most Memorable Transactions which Passed in the Family of Mr Allworthy, from the Time when Tommy Jones Arrived at the Age of Fourteen, till he Attained the Age of Nineteen. In this Book the Reader may Pick up some Hints Concerning the Education of Children	77
BOOK IV Containing the Time of a Year	105
BOOK V Containing a Portion of Time, somewhat Longer than Half a Year	152
BOOK VI Containing about Three Weeks	201
BOOK VII Containing Three Days	246
BOOK VIII Containing about Two Days	305
BOOK IX Containing Twelve Hours	376
BOOK X In which the History goes Forward about Twelve Hours	405
BOOK XI Containing about Three Days	441
BOOK XII Containing the same Individual Time with the Former	485
BOOK XIII Containing the Space of Twelve Days	538
BOOK XIV Containing Two Days	583
BOOK XV In which the History Advances about Two Days	620
BOOK XVI Containing the Space of Five Days	663
BOOK XVII Containing Three Days	700
BOOK XVIII Containing about Six Days	734
Chapter The Last In which the History is Concluded	788

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