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One of the Three Great Plots of All Literature
Kate Adie dissects the plot of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones, with readings and discussion of the foundling motif. From 2007.
Why do foundlings feature so commonly in literature?
Kate Adie explores the theme underlying the plot of Henry Fielding's great novel 'Tom Jones'.
With the help of Hugh Cunningham, Marina Warner, Jenny Uglow and contemporary foundling, Andy McNab.
Reader: Philip Fox
Producer: Beaty Rubens
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2007.
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