Pamela by Samuel Richardson
Or, Virtue Rewarded
"Pamela" is a novel that tells the story of a 15-year-old maidservant named Pamela whose employer, Mr. B, makes unwanted advances towards her after the death of his mother. Pamela is determined to protect her virtue and repeatedly rejects his advances. This leads to a series of events, including her attempted escape, kidnapping and imprisonment. Ultimately, impressed by her virtue and integrity, Mr. B reforms and proposes marriage to her, elevating her to a higher social status. The novel is a pioneering work in the genre of the novel and is noted for its detailed psychological insight into the characters.
The 752nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1740
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 209,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")
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