The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding: BOOK VIII., xi.-xv.

Fridays with the Foundling

Tom Jones Original CoverSo, we left Partridge and Tom seeking shelter in a stranger’s home—The Man on the Hill (I kept mentally substituting “The Fool on the Hill” from Magical Mystery Tour, which made this difficult). We’re told he has an interesting life (the fact that he’s known by a title and not a name is a tip-off).

So, for reasons I’m hoping I’ll understand eventually, Fielding treats us to five chapters of this guy telling his life story. It’s an interesting tale, frequently interrupted by Partridge being amusing (and a little annoying). Tom draws some parallels between TMotH’s life and his own, which may lead to some introspection and maturity.

But, let’s be serious, it probably won’t.

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  1. But ….. WAS he the Fool on the Hill anyway? 😉

    • hmmmm…I don’t think so. Maybe the walrus, tho.

      (your comment was the first thing I saw this morning, nice to start the day with a chuckle)

      • Glad you could start this Great Day with a chuckle. We need that in these straitened times…

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