Tom. Jones

Author: (British) 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 once 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. It primarily tells the story of the protagonist, the abandoned infant Tom Jones, who is subjected to constant slander by the villain Blifil from a young age. Later, he is misunderstood by his patron and adoptive father, Mr. Allworthy, and is expelled from the house, while also being separated 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 Mr. Allworthy's favor, and he marries Sophia, living happily ever after.