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Introduction and Notes by Doreen Roberts, Rutherford College, University of Kent at Canterbury Tom Jones is widely regarded as one of the first and most influential English novels. It is certainly the funniest. Tom Jones, the hero of the book, is introduced to the reader as the ward of... read more
First Sentence
AN author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money.
Table of Contents
Glossary
- Eleemosynary: of, relating to, or dependent on charity; charitable
Authors & Contributors
- Henry Fielding (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Fredson Bowers
- Warren Fielding (Illustrator)
- Tessa Krailing
- Peter Ryan
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