The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Poster of the 1997 TV series and cover of the 1749 book
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
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Metin Hüseyin, 1997-

The story follows Tom Jones, an orphan who is adopted by a wealthy landowner, Squire Allworthy. Tom grows up to become a charming but wayward young man who falls in love with the beautiful Sophia Western. However, their love is complicated by social and class differences, as well as the scheming of others around them.


Tom Jones. Poster of the 1963 movie and cover of the 1749 book, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
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Tony Richardson, 1963

The story follows the life and adventures of Tom Jones, who is raised by a wealthy landowner but is banished after being caught with a local girl. He travels to London and becomes involved with various women, including the wealthy Lady Bellaston. Meanwhile, his true love Sophie is being forced into a marriage with another man.


Joseph Andrews. Poster of the 1977 movie and cover of the 1742 book
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Joseph Andrews
Henry Fielding, 1742
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Tony Richardson, 1977

The story of Joseph Andrews, a young man who is dismissed from his position as a footman and sets out on a journey to reunite with his sweetheart, Fanny. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including Lady Booby, who tries to seduce him, and Parson Adams, a kind-hearted clergyman who becomes his traveling companion.


Tom Jones. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1749 book, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
TV series vs book
Georgia Parris, 2023-

Tom Jones was abandoned as an infant, but then saved and adopted by a country gentleman. He grows up to be a kind, handsome, and free-spirited person, who is also very popular with women. However, his humble beginnings continue to haunt him.


Lock Up Your Daughters!. Poster of the 1969 movie and cover of the 1730 book, Rape Upon Rape
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Rape Upon Rape
Henry Fielding, 1730
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Peter Coe, 1969

The story is set in 18th-century England and follows a group of young women who are being pursued by a group of randy young men. The women’s fathers, fearing for their daughters’ virtue, try to keep them locked up and away from the men. However, the women are determined to have some fun, and chaos ensues as they try to outsmart their fathers and the men pursuing them.


The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1749 book, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
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Cliff Owen, 1976

The movie follows the adventures of Tom Jones, a young man who is in love with a woman above his station and is subsequently disowned by his wealthy benefactor. Tom sets out on a journey to London, encountering a variety of colorful characters and engaging in numerous sexual escapades along the way.