Book description
Fifteen-year-old Pamela Andrews, alone in the world, is pursued by
her dead mistress's son. Although she is attracted to Mr B, she holds
out against his demands, determined to protect her virginity and abide
by her moral standards
Psychlologically acute in its explorations of sex, freedom and
power, Richardson's first novel caused a senastion when it was
published. Richly comic and lively, PAMELA contains a diverse cast of
characters ranging from the vulgar and malevolent Mrs Jewkes to the
agressive but awkward country squire.
Born in 1689, Samuel Richardson was the son of a London joiner. He
received little formal education but went on to acheive great acclaim
and popularity through his writing. He was married twice, had twelve
children, and died in 1761.
M. A Doody is Professor of Literature at the University of Notre
Dame, she has published widely on in literary criticism.
