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Tom Jones

Author: Henry Fielding

Referenced in 3 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

September 29, 2022

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Referenced when Dominic mentions being compared to 'Squire Weston' from Tom Jones (Henry Fielding's novel), in a humorous exchange about what historical fashion style would suit him.

July 20, 2022

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Described as Fielding's 'masterpiece' written at the end of the 1740s, called 'a book that everybody should read' - an 'absolutely uproarious, rumbustious, really fun book, brilliantly written, sort of picaresque'

February 18, 2021

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Hallie mentions wanting to create a book using 18th century dramatic tropes 'like Tom Jones' when discussing the literary influences for her novel