Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
This classic novel tells the story of Tom Jones, a charming and good-hearted but impulsive young man, who is expelled from his adoptive family home due to his wild behavior and love for the beautiful Sophia Western. His journey through 18th-century England is filled with adventures, misadventures, and a colorful cast of characters, as he struggles with his identity and seeks redemption. The narrative explores themes of class, virtue, and morality, and is known for its humor, social satire, and vivid characterization.
The 157th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1749
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 346,733
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 32 lists:
- 3rd on Famous Authors Name Their Favorite Novels(from 1915) (New York Times)
- 5th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 9th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 15th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 22nd on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 28th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 48th on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
- 77th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 89th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 101st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1289th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1295th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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