World Classics Series -- Tom Jones (Bilingual Reading Material)

Author: Henry Fielding
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Henry Fielding (1707–1754) was an English novelist. Born into a declining noble family, he wrote scripts for the theater and created twenty-five political satirical comedies, all of which were banned. Fielding wrote a total of five novels, and Tom Jones is his most successful and mature work. Tom Jones is a biographical novel narrated in the third person. The main story revolves around the orphaned protagonist Tom Jones, who is abandoned in infancy and constantly betrayed by the villain Blifil during his upbringing. Later, he is misunderstood by his patron and adoptive father, Allworthy, and is expelled from the house, while also separating from his lover Sophia. This couple faces numerous hardships and temptations, ultimately finding happiness after enduring suffering. The mystery of Tom Jones's origins is revealed, he regains Allworthy's favor, and marries Sophia, living happily ever after.