by Henry Fielding · Barnes & Noble · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781593080709
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Immerse yourself in 18th-century England with 'Tom Jones,' a masterpiece by Henry Fielding. This Barnes & Noble Classics edition presents the story of a young foundling, his journey through society, and his love affairs. With witty prose and unforgettable characters, Fielding offers a scathing social critique and a vivid portrait of the era. This edition includes an introduction by Ross Hamilton.
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.
