Harvard Classics Shelf Of Fiction Volume 1

<p>Rediscover Henry Fielding's masterpiece The History of Tom Jones A Foundling in the first volume of the Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction. This quintessential 18th-century English novel follows the adventures of Tom Jones an orphaned young man as he navigates the complexities of love class and morality. Fieldingâ€(TM)s witty prose and vivid characters bring to life a bygone era offering a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and values of Georgian England.</p> <p>Tom Jones is a picaresque tale filled with humor irony and insightful social commentary. As Tom journeys through a series of escapades and misadventures he encounters a diverse cast of characters each contributing to the rich tapestry of the narrative. This edition allows readers to experience the enduring appeal of Fieldingâ€(TM)s storytelling solidifying its place as a cornerstone of English literature and a timeless exploration of the human condition.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>