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History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

by Henry Fielding

First published
1749
Reading level
Fairly demanding
Price
Free
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"History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" by Henry Fielding is a comic novel published in 1749. This picaresque tale follows Tom, an abandoned baby raised by the wealthy Squire Allworthy, as he grows into a spirited youth who falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, Sophia Western. When jealous schemes and his status as a foundling threaten their romance, Tom is banished and embarks on adventurous travels across Britain. Mysteries of birth, cases of mistaken identity, and unexpected revelations converge in this intricately plotted story of love and fortune.

  • Humorous stories
  • England
  • Bildungsromans
  • Young men
  • Foundlings
  • Identity (Psychology)

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #6593. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling on Wikipedia.

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