History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding

First published in 1749, Henry Fielding’s The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling is a landmark in English literature and one of the earliest novels of its kind. Following the adventures of the good-hearted but impulsive Tom Jones, a foundling raised by the kindly Squire Allworthy, the novel explores themes of love, virtue, and social class through a rich tapestry of characters and comic incidents. With its lively narrative, sharp satire, and masterful plotting, Tom Jones remains a vibrant, entertaining, and deeply human story, celebrated as one of the greatest comic novels ever written.