The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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A baby is deposited in the bed of Squire Allworthy, a wealthy widower in Georgian England. The baby is named Tom Jones and raised alongside Allworthy's nephew. As Tom reaches his late teenage years, circumstances lead to him being thrown out of Allworthy's house, and the bulk of the novel follows his resulting adventures and pursuit of his beloved Sophia.Tom Jones is many things: a coming-of-age story, a romance, and a picaresque. It is also a social satire, written as a reaction to Samuel Richardson's Pamela, using humor and irony to comment on the hypocrisies of 18th-century English society.Perfect for readers who love witty Georgian satire and timeless coming-of-age tales, this masterpiece delivers unforgettable characters, romantic intrigue, and Fielding's brilliant social commentary with a pace and wit that still captivates readers today.
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