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Adventure· United Kingdom

Tom Jones

by Henry Fielding
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1749608 pagesEnglish
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Tom Jones by Henry Fielding is a landmark work of adventure, first published in 1749. The foundling Tom Jones, good-natured and reckless, pursues love and adventures across England in Fielding's rollicking comic novel. One of the great picaresque novels in English, Tom Jones established the template for the exuberant omniscient narrator who winks at the reader throughout. Themes of love, adventure, class run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1749.

Book Details

AuthorHenry Fielding
Published1749
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages608
Category⚔️ Adventure
ISBN9780140436228
Editorial Score39/100
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⚔️ Adventure

Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
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174921
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About the Author
Henry Fielding
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tom Jones about?

The foundling Tom Jones, good-natured and reckless, pursues love and adventures across England in Fielding's rollicking comic novel. One of the great picaresque novels in English, Tom Jones established the template for the exuberant omniscient narrator who winks at the reader throughout.

Who wrote Tom Jones?

Tom Jones was written by Henry Fielding, from United Kingdom. First published in 1749.

What awards has Tom Jones won?

Tom Jones has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1749.

Is Tom Jones worth reading?

Tom Jones is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, adventure, class.

Where can I buy Tom Jones?

You can buy Tom Jones on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Tom Jones?

Tom Jones is classified as Adventure. Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

What country is Tom Jones from?

Tom Jones originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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