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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 a liberal Somerset squire. Tom is a generous but slightly wild and feckless country boy with a... read more
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Summary edit
Story of a young boy, who has a heart of gold, but not the character to back it, due to the age. His benefactor is goodness incarnate and a very wise man. As usual, some people feed him with wrong information about Tom and so he loses his benefactor's blessing. This makes him a vagabond,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Tom Jones: A little bit of a philanderer but that fact is not entirely his fault. Women love him for his good looks and easy manner and lack of any superiority; being that he lives on charity with the man who took him in as a baby when he was found on the doorstep. His travels make him make choices and mistakes as he becomes a man and help him realize who he truly is.
- Sophia: Add a description of this character.
- Squire Allworthy
- Mrs. Miller
- Mrs. Partridge
- Master Blifil
- Mrs. Fitzpatrick
- Lady Bellaston
- Mrs. Honour
- Mr. Nightingale
- Mrs. Waters
- Molly
- Sophy
- Mrs. Western
- Mrs. Wilkins
- Susan
- Mr. Thwackum
- Jenny
- Black George
- Mr. Dowling
- Mrs. Deborah
- Benjamin
- Mr. Watson
- Horace
- Fellamar
- Jack
- Mr. Northerton
- Harriet
- Nancy
- Betty
- Tommy
First Sentence edit
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 edit
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
Chapter I
Chapter II
.....
Chapter XII
Chapter XIII
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
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
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
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter IX
Chapter X
BOOK IV: Containing The Time Of A Year
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XIII
Chapter XIV
Book V: Containing A Portion Of Time Somewhat Longer Than Half A Year
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XI
Chapter XII
BOOK VI: Containing About Three Weeks
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XIII
Chapter XIV
BOOK VII: Containing Three Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XIV
Chapter XV
BOOK VIII: Containing About Two Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter XIV
Chapter XV
Book IX: Containing Twelve Hours
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter VI
Chapter VII
BOOK X: In Which The History Goes Forward About Twelve Hours
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
BOOK XI: Containing About Three Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter IX
Chapter X
BOOK XII: Containing The Same Individual Time With The Former
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XIII
Chapter XIV
BOOK XIII: Containing The Space of Twelve Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter XI
Chapter XII
BOOK XIV: Containing Two Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter IX
Chapter X
BOOK XV: In Which The History Advances About Two Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter XI
Chapter XII
BOOK XVI: Containing the Space of Five Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter IX
Chapter X
BOOK XVII: Containing Three Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
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Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
BOOK XVIII: Containing About Six Days
Chapter I
Chapter II
...
Chapter XI
Chapter XII
Chapter The Last
Series & Lists edit
This is book 975 of 1271 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Fanny Hill, and followed by The Adventures of Roderick Random.
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This book is in LMU Anglistik Syllabus. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Henry Fielding (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: A. Millar (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 28 February, 1749
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 934
Publisher: A. Millar (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 28 February, 1749
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 934
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.5
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Movie Connections edit
- Tom Jones (1963) (IMDb): Directed by Tony Richardson. Starring Albert Finney, Suzannah York, Edith Evans, and Joan Greenwood.
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