Samuel Richardson
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Samuel Richardson
Clarissa, or the History of A Young Lady
Pressured by her unscrupulous family to marry a wealthy man she detests, the young Clarissa Harlowe is tricked into fleeing with the witty and debonair Robert Lovelace and places herself under his protection.
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Samuel Richardson
Pamela
Fifteen-year-old Pamela Andrews, alone in the world, is pursued by her dead mistress' son. Although she is attracted to Mr B, she holds out against his demands and threats of abduction and rape, determined to protect her virginity and abide by her moral standards.
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Samuel Richardson
Correspondence Primarily on Pamela and Clarissa (1732–1749)
Samuel Richardson was unquestionably a leading innovator in literary form prior to 1800. His correspondence, not least with the major literary figures of his day, is key to his career in literature and printing.
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