Pamela Or Virtue Rewarded

ISBN-13: 9789358590012 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Samuel Richardson

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Samuel Richardson's epistolary book "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded" was released in 1740. The protagonist of the book is a young maidservant named Pamela Andrews who gets into a sticky position with her employer, a rich landowner named Mr. B. The story is told via a collection of letters that Pamela writes, detailing her experiences and feelings. After falling in love with Pamela, Mr. B makes an effort to seduce her and force her into an unfavorable situation. Pamela, who is adamant on preserving her purity and moral integrity, rejects his approaches. Pamela's resiliency and perseverance in the face of difficulty are put to the test as the story develops. She encounters many obstacles and temptations, but she finally succeeds because of her persistent adherence to her values. She is finally recognized and admired by people around her, including Mr. B, who experiences a metamorphosis and falls in love with her, for her moral behavior and reluctance to compromise her integrity. The work "Pamela" is well known for its investigation of morality, social differences, and the power relationships between men and women in 18th-century society. It serves as a morality story that highlights the significance of individual virtue and the possibility of atonement.