Tom Jones - Fielding, Henry

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Auteur(s) : Fielding, Henry

Editeur : Prakash Books

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/01/2019

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 816

Expédition : 463

Dimensions : 12.6 x 19.6 x 5.1

ISBN : 938881097X

Résumé :

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding is a rollicking and humorous novel that follows the adventures of the charming and roguish Tom Jones. Immerse yourself in this classic tale of love, lust, and mistaken identity set against the backdrop of 18th-century England.

Fielding's epic of wit, romance, and society.

• Engage with Fielding's witty and satirical writing style.
• Delve into the misadventures and romantic entanglements of the lovable rogue, Tom Jones.
• Reflect on the themes of morality, social class, and the follies of human nature.
• Experience the lively characters, captivating plot twists, and comedic moments.
• This edition presents Fielding's masterpiece with a beautifully designed cover, making it a must-have for fans of classic literature and captivating storytelling.

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Biographie:
A founder of the English novel along with Samuel Richardson and the creator of the novel of Realism, Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was one of the greatest novelists of the eighteenth century. His first play, Love in Several Masques, was produced in February 1728. He wrote and produced a number of plays ranging from comedies to dramatic satires. Critiquing the political ideologies and the unfair treatment of writers by theatres and publishing houses, Fielding's plays were influential and critically received. He began writing novels at thirty-three. His greatest novel, Tom Jones, was published in February 1749. It is the first few English novels and is counted among the ten best novels of the world....

Sommaire:
Dive into the witty, rollicking world of 18th-century England with Henry Fielding's Tom Jones--a masterfully crafted picaresque novel that blends humor, satire, romance, and social commentary. Following the journey of the good-hearted yet impulsive foundling Tom, this literary classic takes readers through a whirlwind of love affairs, mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and hilarious escapades.

With Fielding's sharp observations and dynamic narrative style, Tom Jones delivers both entertainment and insight into themes of virtue, hypocrisy, and the complexity of human nature.

A Story of Wit, Wildness, and Redemption

• Journey with Tom from rural Somerset to the vibrant streets of London.
• Encounter a vivid cast of characters--scheming villains, high-society snobs, and unforgettable heroines.
• Laugh out loud at the absurdities of social conventions and romantic entanglements.
• Experience a novel that was far ahead of its time--bold, bawdy, and bitingly honest.

• Identity & Belonging
• Hypocrisy vs. Honesty
• Class and Morality
• Love, Lust, and Loyalty
• Social Satire and Human Folly