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§Author· 2 books
Thomas Keymer
§All Books
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
26 ratings
Vathek
William Beckford, 1786
11 ratings
§ About Thomas Keymer's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 2
- Published
- 1749–1786
- Average rating
- 3.5 / 5 across 37 ratings
- Genres
- Adventure, Classics
Start here: 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 Thomas Keymer
- What is Thomas Keymer best known for?
- Thomas Keymer 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 Thomas Keymer's books on SansFiction.
- How many books has Thomas Keymer written?
- SansFiction lists 2 books by Thomas Keymer, published between 1749 and 1786. The most popular are The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling and Vathek.
- Which Thomas Keymer book should I read first?
- The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling is the usual place to start: it is Thomas Keymer's most-rated book here, with a 3.6 average.
- What genres does Thomas Keymer write?
- Thomas Keymer's books on SansFiction are tagged Adventure and Classics.