Beskrivning

Titel: The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling
Författare: Henry Fielding
Förlag: C.T. Brainard Publishing Company
Utgivningsår: 1903
Språk: Engelska
Bandtyp: Inbunden, grönt helklotband med etikett på ryggen, förgyllt övre snitt; frontespis för varje del.
Skick: Gott skick – nötta hörn och ryggändar; något gulnad rygg och etikett; gulnad inlaga; främre och nedre snitt gulnade.

Två volymer. Denna produktbeskrivning gäller båda volymerna. Volymerna säljes ej separat. Se övriga titlar.

Complete in Four Parts. The Works of Henry Fielding Volumes Three, Four, Five and Six.

The Brainard edition is noted for being a reproduction of the original text and includes a contribution from Gustavus Howard Maynadier, who is listed as a collaborator on the work.

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling by Henry Fielding is a classic novel from the 18th century. First published in 1749, the novel follows the life of Tom Jones, an orphaned foundling raised by a kindly farmer, and the various adventures, loves, and misfortunes that befall him. Fielding’s novel is widely considered a masterpiece of early English literature, and is renowned for its vivid descriptions of rural life and its humor. Fielding’s writing style is unique, as he combines elements of traditional, realistic narrative with satire and social commentary. Characters are often seen to be driven by their passions, with Jones’s own propensity for romantic entanglements providing a source of comic relief. The novel is also deeply philosophical, exploring questions of morality and virtue, and emphasizing the importance of following one’s conscience. The novel has remained popular for centuries, and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas. Its influence is still felt today, as its themes of morality, love, and passion continue to resonate with readers.

Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an English novelist, playwright, and magistrate who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of the 18th century. He was born in Sharpham Park, Somerset, and educated at Eton College and Leiden University. Fielding is best known for his novels, particularly Tom Jones (1749), which is often considered his masterpiece.

He wrote in a variety of genres, including comedy, satire, and tragedy, and his works often reflected his belief in the importance of social reform. He was also an advocate of legal reform, and his novel Joseph Andrews (1742) was a pioneering work in the development of the picaresque novel. In addition to his novels, Fielding also wrote several plays, including the immensely popular The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great (1730).

He also served briefly as a justice of the peace in London and wrote several articles on the subject of legal reform. Fielding’s works often focused on the theme of justice, and his writings have been highly influential in the development of the novel as an art form. His works are noted for their realism, wit, and thematic complexity, and he is often cited as one of the earliest pioneers of the modern novel. Henry Fielding was a major figure in the development of the English novel, and his works remain some of the most popular and celebrated in the English literary canon.