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§Author· 1 book
Alice Wakely
§All Books
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
26 ratings
§ About Alice Wakely's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 1
- Published
- 1749
- Average rating
- 3.6 / 5 across 26 ratings
- Genres
- Adventure, Classics
The book: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749)
The foundling Tom Jones is found on the property of a benevolent, wealthy landowner. Tom grows up to be a vigorous, kind-hearted young man, whose love of his neighbor's well-born daughter brings class friction to the fore. The presence of prostitution and promiscuity in Tom Jones caused a sensation at the time it was published, as such themes were uncommon.
Common questions about Alice Wakely
- What is Alice Wakely best known for?
- Alice Wakely is best known for The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, published in 1749 with 26 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Alice Wakely's books on SansFiction.
- What genres does Alice Wakely write?
- Alice Wakely's books on SansFiction are tagged Adventure and Classics.