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The History Of Tom Jones
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| Full title: | The History Of Tom Jones |
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| ISBN: | 9781617207181 |
| ISBN 10: | 1617207187 |
| Authors: | Henry Fielding |
| Publisher: | SMK Books |
| Num. pages: | 736 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Language: | en |
| Published on: | 2012 |
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Synopsis
Tom Jones is a foundling discovered on the property of a very kind, wealthy landowner, Squire Allworthy, in Somerset in England's West Country. Tom grows into a vigorous and lusty, yet honest and kind-hearted, youth. He develops affection for his neighbour's daughter, Sophia Western. On one hand, their love reflects the romantic comedy genre that was popular in 18th-century Britain. However, Tom's status as a bastard causes Sophia's father and Allworthy to oppose their love; this criticism of class friction in society acted as a biting social commentary.