68 pages 2 hours read

Samuel Richardson

Pamela

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1740

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Samuel Richardson's Pamela receives mixed reviews. Many praise its innovative epistolary format and complex character development, particularly the protagonist's moral resilience. However, critics argue that the plot is overly sentimental and didactic, with repetitive narrative elements. Overall, Pamela is celebrated for its historical significance but critiqued for its melodramatic tendencies.

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Who Should Read Pamela?

Pamela by Samuel Richardson appeals to readers who enjoy epistolary novels, classic literature, and themes of virtue and social mobility. Fans of Jane Austen or Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre will appreciate its moral dilemmas and character development. This novel is ideal for those interested in 18th-century English society and romance.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Realistic Fiction
Topics
Class
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Finance / Money / Wealth
Themes
Relationships: Marriage
Identity: Femininity
Identity: Gender
Period
Age of Enlightenment