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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

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Memorable Quotes

  • “for I hope my friends will pardon me when I declare I know none of them without a fault; and I should be sorry if I could imagine I had any friend who could not see mine. Forgiveness of this kind we give and demand in turn. It is an exercise of friendship, and perhaps none of the least pleasant. And this forgiveness we must bestow, without desire of amendment. There is, perhaps, no surer mark of folly than an attempt to correct the natural infirmities of those we love. The finest composition of human nature, as well as the finest china, may have a flaw in it; and this, I am afraid, in either case is equally incurable; though, nevertheless, the pattern may remain of the highest value.”
    Henry Fielding

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.

Glossary

  • Eleemosynary: of, relating to, or dependent on charity; charitable

Authors & Contributors

  1. Henry Fielding (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Fredson Bowers
  2. Warren Fielding (Illustrator)
  3. Tessa Krailing
  4. Peter Ryan
 

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