April 12, 2024
Tom Jones, Henry Fielding, FULL LEATHER, illus
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Auction is for the Full Genuine Leather Bound edition of: The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling Written by Henry Fielding Illustrated by T. M. Cleland This book is among the 100 Greatest Books Every Writtenas Selected and Published by the Easton Press Editorial Advisory Board.It is in perfect condition and is a beautiful addition to any book collection.The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, often known simply as Tom Jones, is a comic novel.First published on 28 February 1749, Tom Jones is among the earliest English prose works describable as a novel.The novel is divided into 18 smaller books.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. The inclusion of prostitution and sexual promiscuity in the plot was also original for its time, and also acted as the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness." Features include:- Full
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