I love Tom Jones, and it's not unusual to hold that opinion apparently.
Because although it's one of the 18th century's most famously bawdy books...it's also one of its best. Brimming with a blatant disregard of prudish sensibilities, our eponymous hero revels in the pleasures of life, love, and...well, lust. From Tom’s amorous escapades to Henry's cheeky narrative asides, this book is a rollicking romp through the follies and foibles of human nature.
Henry's blend of high-minded philosophy and lowbrow humor ensures that his work is as entertaining as it is insightful. In poking fun at moral hypocrisy and the ostensibly virtuous, using cheap tricks like innuendo and double entendres, he gives a knowing wink to us, the beguiled reader!