The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling

Henry Fielding; Illustrator-Hubert Francois Gravelot

Published by The Franklin Library, 1981

2 Volume Set - Very Good+ No marks in text. Very light wear on cover. Physically, the set exemplifies Franklin Library?s signature luxury: each volume is bound in full genuine leather with hubbed spines, accented in 22kt gold, featuring gilded page edges, moire silk endpapers, a sewn-in silk ribbon marker, and smyth-sewn bindings for durability. Printed on archival-quality paper, the edition is designed to last generations while delivering an elegant reading (or display) experience. Limited Edition, 25th Anniversary of The Great Books of the Western World. This landmark 1749 comic novel follows the spirited foundling Tom Jones as he navigates love, adventure, misfortune, and moral growth amid the vibrant (and often hypocritical) landscape of 18th-century England. Fielding?s witty narration, intricate plotting, and vivid cast of characters?from the good-hearted Tom and his beloved Sophia to a gallery of rogues, squires, and philosophers?make it one of the greatest and most influential English novels ever written. The two-volume division allows the lengthy work to breathe, presenting the full text across a balanced pair that feels substantial yet approachable. This set beautifully captures both the enduring appeal of Fielding?s masterpiece and the high-end aesthetic Franklin Library was known for in the early 1980s. Seller Inventory # 2605030002

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling
Publisher: The Franklin Library
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Leatherbound
Condition: Like New