The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding
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Book VII
Containing three days.
I - A comparison between the world and the stage.
5 mins
II - Containing a conversation which Mr. Jones had with himself.
2 mins
III - Containing several dialogues.
8 mins
IV - A picture of a country gentlewoman taken from the life.
3 mins
V - The generous behaviour of Sophia towards her aunt.
4 mins
VI - Containing great variety of matter.
8 mins
VII - A strange resolution of Sophia, and a more strange stratagem of Mrs. Honour.
7 mins
VIII - Containing scenes of altercation, of no very uncommon kind.
5 mins
IX - 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 and filial affection.
6 mins
X - Containing several matters, natural enough perhaps, but low.
8 mins
XI - The adventure of a company of soldiers.
6 mins
XII - The adventure of a company of officers.
10 mins
XIII - Containing the great address of the landlady, the great learning of a surgeon, and the solid skill in casuistry of the worthy lieutenant.
9 mins
XIV - A most dreadful chapter indeed; and which few readers ought to venture upon in an evening, especially when alone.
9 mins
XV - The conclusion of the foregoing adventure.
6 mins
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