num_pages: 162
description: Discusses Fielding's novel as a precursor of the social novel, in contrast to the psychological novel also being developed at the time, and as a reworking of the Biblical theme of the parable of the two sons
language: English
title: Tom Jones: Adventure and Providence
titlecomplete: Tom Jones: Adventure and Providence (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)
series: Twayne's Masterwork Studies
publisher: Twayne Pub