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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling(by Henry Fielding)

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In which the history is concluded.6 months ago

Volume 1

1
The introduction to the work, or bill of fare to the feast.6 months ago
2
A short description of squire Allworthy, and a fuller account of Miss Bridget Allworthy, his sister.6 months ago
3
An odd accident which befel Mr Allworthy at his return home. The decent behaviour of Mrs Deborah Wilkins, with some proper animadversions on bastards.6 months ago
4
Containing a few common matters, with a very uncommon observation upon them.6 months ago
5
Containing a few common matters, with a very uncommon observation upon them.6 months ago
6
Mrs Deborah is introduced into the parish with a simile. A short account of Jenny Jones, with the difficulties and discouragements which may attend young women in the pursuit of learning.6 months ago
7
Containing such grave matter, that the reader cannot laugh once through the whole chapter, unless peradventure he should laugh at the author.6 months ago
8
A dialogue between Mesdames Bridget and Deborah; containing more amusement, but less instruction, than the former.6 months ago
9
Containing matters which will surprize the reader.6 months ago
10
The hospitality of Allworthy; with a short sketch of the characters of two brothers, a doctor and a captain, who were entertained by that gentleman.6 months ago
11
Containing many rules, and some examples, concerning falling in love: descriptions of beauty, and other more prudential inducements to matrimony.6 months ago
12
Containing what the reader may, perhaps, expect to find in it.6 months ago
13
Which concludes the first book; with an instance of ingratitude, which, we hope, will appear unnatural.6 months ago
14
Showing what kind of a history this is; what it is like, and what it is not like.6 months ago
15
Religious cautions against showing too much favour to bastards; and a great discovery made by Mrs Deborah Wilkins.6 months ago
16
The description of a domestic government founded upon rules directly contrary to those of Aristotle.6 months ago
17
Containing one of the most bloody battles, or rather duels, that were ever recorded in domestic history.6 months ago
18
Containing much matter to exercise the judgment and reflection of the reader.6 months ago
19
The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for incontinency; the evidence of his wife; a short reflection on the wisdom of our law; with other grave matters, which those will like best who understand t6 months ago
20
A short sketch of that felicity which prudent couples may extract from hatred: with a short apology for those people who overlook imperfections in their friends.6 months ago
21
A receipt to regain the lost affections of a wife, which hath never been known to fail in the most desperate cases.6 months ago
22
A proof of the infallibility of the foregoing receipt, in the lamentations of the widow; with other suitable decorations of death, such as physicians, &c., and an epitaph in the true stile.6 months ago
23
Containing little or nothing.6 months ago
24
The heroe of this great history appears with very bad omens. A little tale of so LOW a kind that some may think it not worth their notice. A word or two concerning a squire, and more relating to a gam6 months ago
25
The character of Mr Square the philosopher, and of Mr Thwackum the divine; with a dispute concerning----6 months ago
26
Containing a necessary apology for the author; and a childish incident, which perhaps requires an apology likewise.6 months ago
27
The opinions of the divine and the philosopher concerning the two boys; with some reasons for their opinions, and other matters.6 months ago
28
Containing a better reason still for the before-mentioned opinions.6 months ago
29
In which the author himself makes his appearance on the stage.6 months ago
30
A childish incident, in which, however, is seen a good-natured disposition in Tom Jones.6 months ago
31
Containing an incident of a more heinous kind, with the comments of Thwackum and Square.6 months ago
32
In which Master Blifil and Jones appear in different lights.6 months ago
33
Containing five pages of paper.6 months ago
34
A short hint of what we can do in the sublime, and a description of Miss Sophia Western.6 months ago
35
Wherein the history goes back to commemorate a trifling incident that happened some years since; but which, trifling as it was, had some future consequences.6 months ago
36
Containing such very deep and grave matters, that some readers, perhaps, may not relish it.6 months ago
37
Containing matter accommodated to every taste.6 months ago
38
An apology for the insensibility of Mr Jones to all the charms of the lovely Sophia; in which possibly we may, in a considerable degree, lower his character in the estimation of those men of wit and g6 months ago
39
Being the shortest chapter in this book.6 months ago
40
A battle sung by the muse in the Homerican style, and which none but the classical reader can taste.6 months ago
41
Containing matter of no very peaceable colour.6 months ago
42
A story told by Mr Supple, the curate. The penetration of Squire Western. His great love for his daughter, and the return to it made by her.6 months ago
43
The narrow escape of Molly Seagrim, with some observations for which we have been forced to dive pretty deep into nature.6 months ago
44
Containing much clearer matters; but which flowed from the same fountain with those in the preceding chapter.6 months ago
45
A dreadful accident which befel Sophia. The gallant behaviour of Jones, and the more dreadful consequence of that behaviour to the young lady; with a short digression in favour of the female sex.6 months ago
46
The arrival of a surgeon.--His operations, and a long dialogue between Sophia and her maid.6 months ago
47
Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.6 months ago
48
In which Mr Jones receives many friendly visits during his confinement; with some fine touches of the passion of love, scarce visible to the naked eye.6 months ago
49
Which all who have no heart will think to contain much ado about nothing.6 months ago
50
A little chapter, in which is contained a little incident.6 months ago
51
A very long chapter, containing a very great incident.6 months ago
52
By comparing which with the former, the reader may possibly correct some abuse which he hath formerly been guilty of in the application of the word love.6 months ago
53
In which Mr Allworthy appears on a sick-bed.6 months ago
54
Containing matter rather natural than pleasing.6 months ago
55
Which, among other things, may serve as a comment on that saying of Aeschines, that "drunkenness shows the mind of a man, as a mirrour reflects his person."6 months ago
56
Showing the truth of many observations of Ovid, and of other more grave writers, who have proved beyond contradiction, that wine is often the forerunner of incontinency.6 months ago
57
In which a simile in Mr Pope's period of a mile introduces as bloody a battle as can possibly be fought without the assistance of steel or cold iron.6 months ago
58
In which is seen a more moving spectacle than all the blood in the bodies of Thwackum and Blifil, and of twenty other such, is capable of producing.6 months ago
59
Of love.6 months ago
60
The character of Mrs Western. Her great learning and knowledge of the world, and an instance of the deep penetration which she derived from those advantages.6 months ago
61
Containing two defiances to the critics.6 months ago
62
Containing sundry curious matters.6 months ago
63
In which is related what passed between Sophia and her aunt.6 months ago
64
Containing a dialogue between Sophia and Mrs Honour, which may a little relieve those tender affections which the foregoing scene may have raised in the mind of a good-natured reader.6 months ago
65
A picture of formal courtship in miniature, as it always ought to be drawn, and a scene of a tenderer kind painted at full length.6 months ago
66
The meeting between Jones and Sophia.6 months ago
67
Being of a much more tempestuous kind than the former.6 months ago
68
In which Mr Western visits Mr Allworthy.6 months ago
69
A short chapter; but which contains sufficient matter to affect the good-natured reader.6 months ago
70
Containing love-letters, &c.6 months ago
71
The behaviour of Sophia on the present occasion; which none of her sex will blame, who are capable of behaving in the same manner. And the discussion of a knotty point in the court of conscience.6 months ago
72
A short chapter, containing a short dialogue between Squire Western and his sister.6 months ago
73
A comparison between the world and the stage.6 months ago
74
Containing a conversation which Mr Jones had with himself.6 months ago
75
Containing several dialogues.6 months ago
76
A picture of a country gentlewoman taken from the life.6 months ago
77
The generous behaviour of Sophia towards her aunt.6 months ago
78
Containing great variety of matter.6 months ago
79
A strange resolution of Sophia, and a more strange stratagem of Mrs Honour.6 months ago
80
Containing scenes of altercation, of no very uncommon kind.6 months ago
81
The wise demeanour of Mr Western in the character of a magistrate. A hint to justices of peace, concerning the necessary qualifications of a clerk; with extraordinary instances of paternal madness and6 months ago
82
Containing several matters, natural enough perhaps, but low.6 months ago
83
The adventure of a company of soldiers.6 months ago
84
The adventure of a company of officers.6 months ago
85
Containing the great address of the landlady, the great learning of a surgeon, and the solid skill in casuistry of the worthy lieutenant.6 months ago
86
A most dreadful chapter indeed; and which few readers ought to venture upon in an evening, especially when alone.6 months ago
87
The conclusion of the foregoing adventure.6 months ago
88
A wonderful long chapter concerning the marvellous; being much the longest of all our introductory chapters.6 months ago
89
In which the landlady pays a visit to Mr Jones.6 months ago
90
In which the surgeon makes his second appearance.6 months ago
91
In which is introduced one of the pleasantest barbers that was ever recorded in history, the barber of Bagdad, or he in Don Quixote, not excepted.6 months ago
92
A dialogue between Mr Jones and the barber.6 months ago
93
In which more of the talents of Mr Benjamin will appear, as well as who this extraordinary person was.6 months ago
94
Containing better reasons than any which have yet appeared for the conduct of Partridge; an apology for the weakness of Jones; and some further anecdotes concerning my landlady.6 months ago
95
Jones arrives at Gloucester, and goes to the Bell; the character of that house, and of a petty-fogger which he there meets with.6 months ago
96
Containing several dialogues between Jones and Partridge, concerning love, cold, hunger, and other matters; with the lucky and narrow escape of Partridge, as he was on the very brink of making a fatal6 months ago
97
In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure.6 months ago
98
In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history.6 months ago
99
In which the Man of the Hill continues his history.6 months ago
100
In which the foregoing story is farther continued.6 months ago
101
In which the Man of the Hill concludes his history.6 months ago
102
A brief history of Europe; and a curious discourse between Mr Jones and the Man of the Hill.6 months ago
103
Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.6 months ago
104
Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.6 months ago
105
The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.6 months ago
106
In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.6 months ago
107
An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.6 months ago
108
A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.6 months ago
109
Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.6 months ago
110
Containing instructions very necessary to be perused by modern critics.6 months ago
111
Containing the arrival of an Irish gentleman, with very extraordinary adventures which ensued at the inn.6 months ago
112
A dialogue between the landlady and Susan the chamber-maid, proper to be read by all inn-keepers and their servants; with the arrival, and affable behaviour of a beautiful young lady; which may teach6 months ago
113
Containing infallible nostrums for procuring universal disesteem and hatred.6 months ago
114
Showing who the amiable lady, and her unamiable maid, were.6 months ago
115
Containing, among other things, the ingenuity of Partridge, the madness of Jones, and the folly of Fitzpatrick.6 months ago
116
In which are concluded the adventures that happened at the inn at Upton.6 months ago
117
In which the history goes backward.6 months ago
118
The escape of Sophia.6 months ago
119
A crust for the critics.6 months ago
120
The adventures which Sophia met with after her leaving Upton.6 months ago
121
A very short chapter, in which however is a sun, a moon, a star, and an angel.6 months ago
122
The history of Mrs Fitzpatrick.6 months ago
123
In which the history of Mrs Fitzpatrick is continued.6 months ago
124
In which the mistake of the landlord throws Sophia into a dreadful consternation.6 months ago
125
In which Mrs Fitzpatrick concludes her history.6 months ago
126
A dreadful alarm in the inn, with the arrival of an unexpected friend of Mrs Fitzpatrick.6 months ago
127
The morning introduced in some pretty writing. A stagecoach. The civility of chambermaids. The heroic temper of Sophia. Her generosity. The return to it. The departure of the company, and their arriva6 months ago
128
Containing a hint or two concerning virtue, and a few more concerning suspicion.6 months ago
129
Showing what is to be deemed plagiarism in a modern author, and what is to be considered as lawful prize.6 months ago
130
In which, though the squire doth not find his daughter, something is found which puts an end to his pursuit.6 months ago
131
The departure of Jones from Upton, with what passed between him and Partridge on the road.6 months ago
132
The adventure of a beggar-man.6 months ago
133
Containing more adventures which Mr Jones and his companion met on the road.6 months ago
134
From which it may be inferred that the best things are liable to be misunderstood and misinterpreted.6 months ago
135
Containing a remark or two of our own and many more of the good company assembled in the kitchen.6 months ago
136
In which fortune seems to have been in a better humour with Jones than we have hitherto seen her.6 months ago
137
Containing little more than a few odd observations.6 months ago
138
In which Mr Jones and Mr Dowling drink a bottle together.6 months ago
139
The disasters which befel Jones on his departure for Coventry; with the sage remarks of Partridge.6 months ago
140
Relates that Mr Jones continued his journey, contrary to the advice of Partridge, with what happened on that occasion.6 months ago
141
A dialogue between Jones and Partridge.6 months ago
142
What happened to Mr Jones in his journey from St Albans.6 months ago
143
An Invocation.6 months ago
144
What befel Mr Jones on his arrival in London.6 months ago
145
A project of Mrs Fitzpatrick, and her visit to Lady Bellaston.6 months ago
146
Which consists of visiting.6 months ago
147
An adventure which happened to Mr Jones at his lodgings, with some account of a young gentleman who lodged there, and of the mistress of the house, and her two daughters.6 months ago
148
What arrived while the company were at breakfast, with some hints concerning the government of daughters.6 months ago
149
Containing the whole humours of a masquerade.6 months ago
150
Containing a scene of distress, which will appear very extraordinary to most of our readers.6 months ago
151
Which treats of matters of a very different kind from those in the preceding chapter.6 months ago
152
A chapter which, though short, may draw tears from some eyes.6 months ago
153
In which the reader will be surprized.6 months ago
154
In which the thirteenth book is concluded.6 months ago
155
An essay to prove that an author will write the better for having some knowledge of the subject on which he writes.6 months ago
156
Containing letters and other matters which attend amours.6 months ago
157
Containing various matters.6 months ago
158
Which we hope will be very attentively perused by young people of both sexes.6 months ago
159
A short account of the history of Mrs Miller.6 months ago
160
Containing a scene which we doubt not will affect all our readers.6 months ago
161
The interview between Mr Jones and Mr Nightingale.6 months ago
162
What passed between Jones and old Mr Nightingale; with the arrival of a person not yet mentioned in this history.6 months ago
163
Containing strange matters.6 months ago
164
A short chapter, which concludes the book.6 months ago
165
Too short to need a preface.6 months ago
166
In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.6 months ago
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A further explanation of the foregoing design.6 months ago
168
By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.6 months ago
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Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.6 months ago
170
By what means the squire came to discover his daughter.6 months ago
171
In which various misfortunes befel poor Jones.6 months ago
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Short and sweet.6 months ago
173
Containing love-letters of several sorts.6 months ago
174
Consisting partly of facts, and partly of observations upon them.6 months ago
175
Containing curious, but not unprecedented matter.6 months ago
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A discovery made by Partridge.6 months ago
177
Of prologues.6 months ago
178
A whimsical adventure which befel the squire, with the distressed situation of Sophia.6 months ago
179
What happened to Sophia during her confinement.6 months ago
180
In which Sophia is delivered from her confinement.6 months ago
181
In which Jones receives a letter from Sophia, and goes to a play with Mrs Miller and Partridge.6 months ago
182
In which the history is obliged to look back.6 months ago
183
In which Mr Western pays a visit to his sister, in company with Mr Blifil.6 months ago
184
Schemes of Lady Bellaston for the ruin of Jones.6 months ago
185
In which Jones pays a visit to Mrs Fitzpatrick.6 months ago
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The consequence of the preceding visit.6 months ago
187
Containing a portion of introductory writing.6 months ago
188
The generous and grateful behaviour of Mrs Miller.6 months ago
189
The arrival of Mr Western, with some matters concerning the paternal authority.6 months ago
190
An extraordinary scene between Sophia and her aunt.6 months ago
191
Mrs Miller and Mr Nightingale visit Jones in the prison.6 months ago
192
In which Mrs Miller pays a visit to Sophia.6 months ago
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A pathetic scene between Mr Allworthy and Mrs Miller.6 months ago
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Containing various matters.6 months ago
195
What happened to Mr Jones in the prison.6 months ago
196
A farewel to the reader.6 months ago
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Containing a very tragical incident.6 months ago
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Allworthy visits old Nightingale; with a strange discovery that he made on that occasion.6 months ago
199
Containing two letters in very different stiles.6 months ago
200
In which the history is continued.6 months ago
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In which the history is farther continued6 months ago
202
Continuation of the history.6 months ago
203
Further continuation.6 months ago
204
A further continuation.6 months ago
205
Wherein the history begins to draw towards a conclusion.6 months ago
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The history draws nearer to a conclusion.6 months ago
207
Approaching still nearer to the end.6 months ago
208
In which the history is concluded.6 months ago

Table of The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling(by Henry Fielding)

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Volume 1