Tom Thumb is the name of a traditional hero in English folklore who was no bigger than his father's thumb. Aside from folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fielding's The Tragedy of Tragedies, or the History of Tom Thumb the Great, which became, when printed, The Author's Farce (1731). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Henry Fielding (April 22, 1707 – October 8, 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humor and satirical prowess and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ...
The name is often adopted for people or objects of small stature.
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The History Of Tom Thumb; to which are added the stories of The Cat And The Mouse and Fire! Fire! Burn stick!; editor Henry Altemus, Project Gutenberg edition.
TomThumb, the name of a very diminutive little man in the court of king Arthur, killed by the poisonous breath of a spider in the reign of king Thunstone, the successor of Arthur.
TomThumb, a burlesque opera, altered by Kane O’Hara (author of Midas), in 1778, from a dramatic piece by Fielding the novelist (1730).
Tom o’ Bedlam, a ticket-of-leave madman from Bethlehem Hospital; or one discharged as incurable.
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