The History Of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Henry Fielding, Esq. with illustrations by G. Spencer Pryse
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd, 1930
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The classic novel The History Of Tom Jones: A Foundling chronicles the boisterous adventures and misadventures of its titular hero, a young man of uncertain parentage. This eighteenth-century masterpiece presents a vivid panorama of Georgian society, satirizing its hypocrisies and moral complexities with sharp wit and keen observation. Fielding's narrative illustrates the journey of a young man navigating love, betrayal, and fortune, ultimately questioning the nature of virtue and vice. The novel's enduring appeal stems from its rich characterizations and its humorous yet incisive commentary on human nature. It remains a cornerstone of the literary canon, offering both entertainment and profound insight into the human condition.
Author: Henry Fielding, Esq. with illustrations by G. Spencer Pryse
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd, 1930
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The classic novel The History Of Tom Jones: A Foundling chronicles the boisterous adventures and misadventures of its titular hero, a young man of uncertain parentage. This eighteenth-century masterpiece presents a vivid panorama of Georgian society, satirizing its hypocrisies and moral complexities with sharp wit and keen observation. Fielding's narrative illustrates the journey of a young man navigating love, betrayal, and fortune, ultimately questioning the nature of virtue and vice. The novel's enduring appeal stems from its rich characterizations and its humorous yet incisive commentary on human nature. It remains a cornerstone of the literary canon, offering both entertainment and profound insight into the human condition.