Henry Fielding's picaresque tale of a young man's search for his place in the world, "The History of Tom Jones" is edited with notes and an introduction by Thomas Keymer and Alice Wakely in "Penguin Classics". A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr Allworthy on his country estate, Tom [...]
From bestselling biographer Sean Smith comes the fascinating and tumultuous true story behind Sir Tom Jones, the nation's treasure, sage of The Voice and living music legend. Now approaching his 75th birthday, Tom Jones' life has been an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. From starting out in a littl[...]
From bestselling biographer Sean Smith comes the fascinating and tumultuous true story behind Sir Tom Jones, the nation's treasure, sage of The Voice and living music legend. Celebrating his 75th birthday this year, Tom Jones' life has been an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. From starting out in a[...]
Despite being abandoned by his parents, Tom Jones grows into a gallant and irresistible young man. Most of his time is spent romping through the English countryside, getting himself into all kinds of trouble with his good nature and unquenchable eye for women. After being betrayed by jealous relativ[...]
This is the "Penguin English Library Edition" of "Tom Jones" by Henry Fielding. '"Sir, I am concerned at the Trouble I give you; nay indeed my Nakedness may well make me ashamed to look you in the Face..." Jones offered her his Coat; but, I know not for what Reason, she absolutely refused the most e[...]
Chronicles the romantic adventures of a reckless yet personable young man.
Provides an account of a wide range of historical and contemporary schools of thought about poetic language, and includes an organised, coherent critique of those schools. This title surveys a variety of linguistic and philosophical approaches to poetic language: analytical, cognitive, post-structur[...]
As the late great Samuel Johnson sagely observed, 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.' When author Tom Jones found himself doing the same things week in, week out while living in England's treasured capital, he decided to heed Johnson's words and seek out a thing to do each day in L[...]
'England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.' Tired of London, Tired of Life author Tom Jones, has come up with ano[...]
The lyricist/librettist of The Fantasticks, the longest running show in the history of the American theater, takes on a new role as your guide through the magical world of the stage musical.[...]
(Vocal Score). The complete vocal score to the musical that broke all records with its decades-long run in New York. Songs include: Overture * Happy Ending * I Can See It * It Depends on What You Pay * Metaphor * Much More * Never Say "No" * Plant a Radish * Rape Ballet * Round and Round * Soon It's[...]
Tom Jones is a living legend. The poor-boy-made-good has been a global superstar for most of his extensive career. He has know high after high and craftily re-invented himself where necessary to increase his fanbase and record sales. "Tom Jones: A Life in Pictures" simply tells the story of the orig[...]
The owner of one of the most recognizable faces - not to mention voices - in the entertainment business, Sir Tom Jones is the definition of a national treasure. It has been over fifty years since Jones's breakthrough single 'It's Not Unusual' reached Number One in the UK, and it seems as if he has b[...]
Tom Jones is widely regarded as one of the first and most influential English novels. It is certainly the funniest. Tom Jones, the hero of the book, is introduced to the reader as the ward of a liberal Somerset squire. Tom is a generous but slightly wild and feckless country boy with a weakness for [...]
The novel takes its wide-eyed hero from innocence to experience through inns and bedrooms from Somerset to London and back, while at the same time continuing a farcical debate about the true nature of the novelist's art.[...]
Celebrity biographer Gwen Russell traces Tom's phenomenal journey from his first South Wales gigs as an unsigned frontman, to his breakthrough hit 'It's Not Unusual' and beyond to his superstardom as the voice behind 'What's Up Pussycat', 'Delilah' and 'She's a Lady'. But it has not all been plain s[...]
Henry Fielding (22 April 1707 - 8 October 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, often known simply as "e;Tom Jones"e;, is a comic novel by the Engl[...]
In 2003, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter came together and formed what would become one of the popular and successful bands in the UK. In this title, Tom, Danny, Harry and Dougie share both the stories of their own lives and that of McFly.[...]
Prepare to meet the real McFly. In 2003, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter came together and formed what would become one of the most popular and successful bands in the UK. Just teenagers at the time, they were catapulted into the limelight and had to adapt quickly to their n[...]
It is known by millions as the Sermon on the Mount but in a very real way, it is the Sermon on the Kingdom.Jesus gave the message from the mount, but the topic of the sermon is the Kingdom life. He speaks of the Kingdom in the very first verse. He is talking about the Kingdom in the last paragraphs.[...]