The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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Narrated by:
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Kenneth Danzinger
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By:
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Henry Fielding
A foundling of mysterious parentage, Tom Jones is brought up by the benevolent and wealthy Squire Allworthy as his own son. Tom falls in love with the beautiful and unattainable Sophia Western, a neighbor’s daughter, whose marriage has already been arranged. When Tom’s sexual misadventures around the countryside get him banished, he sets out to make his fortune and find his true identity.
Against the vivid background of 18th-century London, Tom encounters passion, corruption, danger, and intrigue before finally claiming his fortune, legitimacy, and true love. Fielding’s bawdy, colorful, high-spirited novel paints human vices and virtues with unprecedented honesty and good humor, making Tom Jones as fresh and entertaining today as it was 200 years ago.
Public Domain (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Critic reviews
If you could sum up The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling in three words, what would they be?
I had read this before & had watched the book in film form. Thanks to such a great reading, I found new pleasure and didn't spend my time becoming exasperated by Tom. Indeed, he had found a small place in my heart. As in another review, I suggest that you choose your reader, carefully.Very entertaining!
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Stunning performance of one of England’s great novels
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What does Kenneth Danzinger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
try again with this incomparable reading from Kenneth Danzinger who wonderful characterisations bring excitement, fun, humour and life to this story.if school ruined it for you..
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Fantastic performance!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to any friend who enjoyed a good read that was lighthearted, a bit saucy and rollicking good fun. A timeless classic.What other book might you compare The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling to, and why?
I am not sure which book I would compare Tom Jones to, but for the humour without the sauce I would say something like Emma by Jane Austen would stand up to comparison with Tom Jones.What about Kenneth Danzinger’s performance did you like?
His intonation and expressiveness throughout the novel.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There is a lot of humour to be found in 'The history of Tom Jones, a foundling'. I cannot imagine anyone listening to this book without a guffaw here and there. Kenneth Danzinger's narration adds to the humour.Any additional comments?
I have always loved the book and have read it several times. This was the first time I had heard the reading of it as an audiobook, and have loved it just as much.It is one of the few books that can cross the divide between my own imagining of the characters and Kenneth Danzinger interpretation of the characters.
An excellent romp
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