The history of Tom Jones, a foundling
By: Henry Fielding ; with an introd. and commentary by Martin C. Battestin ; the text edited by Fredson Bowers.
Contributors: Bowers, Fredson.
Edition: 1st American ed.
Series: The Wesleyan edition of the works of Henry Fielding
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Published: 1975
Place of publication: [Middletown, Conn.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1080
Subjects: Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction; Foundlings -- Fiction; Young men -- Fiction; England -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction.
Other titles: Tom Jones.
Description: 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!
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.