by Henry Fielding · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140260816
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, is a classic novel by Henry Fielding that follows the adventures of a young orphan in 18th-century England. Tom Jones is adopted by the kind Squire Allworthy and falls in love with Sophia Western, but his path to happiness is full of obstacles, intrigues, and misunderstandings. The novel is a social satire that explores themes such as hypocrisy, social class, and human nature, all with a touch of humor and romance.
Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His famous novels include Shamela (1741), Joseph Andrews (1742), The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) and Amelia (1751). Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. As well as being a novelist, Fielding was also a playwright, known for his satirical comedies The Author's Farce (1730), Tom Thumb (1730), The Letter Writers (1731) and The Tragedy of Tragedies (1731). He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
