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Publication of Tom Jones

Name: Publication of Tom Jones
Start: 1749-02-28
Location: London

When: 28 February 1749
Where: London
Part of: Publication of Tom Jones and Fielding's Magistrate Role

Fielding's comic novel was first published in London on 28 February 1749.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, written by English playwright and novelist Henry Fielding, was released in London. It is considered among the earliest English works to be classified as a novel.

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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18

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