Tom Jones - Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, published in 1749, is a picaresque novel that follows the adventures of the titular character, a foundling raised by the kind-hearted Squire All worthy. The story traces Tom's romantic entanglements, moral growth, and quest for identity as he navigates the complexities of 18th-century English society. Through humour, satire, and social commentary, Fielding explores themes of virtue, vice, and the nature of human behaviour, making Tom Jones a classic of English literature.