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by Henry Fielding

the Dedication

Fielding dedicated Tom Jones to his patron, George Lyttleton. He expresses his hope that this text, which took him many years to complete, will promote goodness and sincerity. As proof of his intention, he notes that he based the character Allworthy on his family friend Ralph Allen.

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