The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling
Fielding, Henry
18th-century novel
picaresque comedy of manners
past tense
third limited POV
~1,599 pp
A 18th-century novel. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Plot-driven. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable romance, humor, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 399,638 |
| Page count | ~1,599 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |