# History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

**Author:** Henry Fielding
**Tags:** England, Humorous stories, Bildungsromans, Identity (Psychology), Foundlings, Young men
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96289

## Description

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling plunges into 18th-century England, following the tumultuous life of its good-natured but impetuous hero. Discovered as an infant on the benevolent Squire Allworthy’s estate, Tom grows into a spirited young man, constantly at odds with the hypocritical world around him. His forbidden love for the virtuous Sophia Western ignites a chain of events, forcing him into banishment and a picaresque journey across the English countryside to the bustling streets of London. Along the way, Tom encounters a vibrant cast of characters, from rogues and schemers to loyal companions, each shaping his coming-of-age. Filled with comedic mishaps, romantic entanglements, and shrewd social commentary, this classic novel explores themes of identity, virtue versus vice, and the complexities of human nature, all while building to a surprising revelation about Tom's true parentage and destiny.