The History of Tom Jones
About this book
The foundling Tom Jones is found on the property of a benevolent, wealthy landowner. Tom grows up to be a vigorous, kind-hearted young man, whose love of his neighbor's well-born daughter brings class friction to the fore. The presence of prostitution and promiscuity in Tom Jones caused a sensation at the time it was published, as such themes were uncommon. It is divided into 18 shorter books, and is considered one of the first English-language novels.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 34656 readers · 869 pages · ≈ 16 h 06 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The History of Tom Jones?
About ≈ 16 h 06 m — 869 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The History of Tom Jones?
869 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The History of Tom Jones?
It sits on the Humor, History, Fiction shelves.
Has The History of Tom Jones been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1978), The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976).
Is The History of Tom Jones in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The History of Tom Jones?
The main characters include Henry Fielding (1707-1754), Henry (1707-1754) Fielding, Tom Jones (Fictitious character).
Where does The History of Tom Jones take place?
It is set in England, London (England) during 18th century.
Who wrote The History of Tom Jones?
Henry Fielding.
Where can I read The History of Tom Jones online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library