The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

High-spirited, handsome, and perpetually in trouble because of his gallantry toward the opposite sex, young Tom Jones stands at the center of this great novel of eighteenth-century England. Lusty tale set in 18th century England. Tom Jones is an orphan raised by the village squire who grows up to be a handsome young man with a way with women. He loves the daughter of a neighboring landowner, and falls into many adventures in pursuit of her, including duels, bedroom romps and prison!

by Henry Fielding

Printed for A. Millar · First published 1749