The history of Tom Jones
Subtitle: a foundling
By: ed. by W. Somerset Maugham, illus. by Harry Diamond.
Contributors: Maugham, W. Somerset 1874-1965, ed.
Edition: [1st ed.]
Series: The Ten greatest novels of the world
Publisher: J.C. Winston
Published: 1948
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 374
Subjects: Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction; Foundlings -- Fiction; Young men -- Fiction; England -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction.
Other titles: Tom Jones.
Description: Despite being abandoned by his parents, Tom Jones grows into a gallant and irresistible young man. Most of his time is spent romping through the English countryside, getting himself into all kinds of trouble with his good nature and unquenchable eye for women. After being betrayed by jealous relatives, Tom is exiled from home and must undergo a variety of trials in his quest to be reunited with his one true love and to redeem himself in the eyes of society.