Concetti Chiave
- "Pamela" is Samuel Richardson's first work of fiction, presented as an epistolary novel.
- The story follows Pamela Andrews, a young servant mourning the death of her kind employer, Lady B.
- Mr. B., the son of Lady B., tries to seduce Pamela but she consistently resists his advances.
- Despite initial deceit, Mr. B. genuinely falls in love with Pamela and eventually proposes marriage.
- The novel's second part depicts Pamela and Mr. B.'s married life, highlighting their transformation and mutual respect.
Pamela was Samuel Richardson's first work of fiction. It is an epistolary novel, that is one written in letters.
The novel talk about Pamela Andrews, a young servantil girl. Pamela has been the servant of Lady B. for many years. When the noblewoman dies, Pamela is much grieved: she loves Lady B. because she had given her an education far biyond her means and Pamela is also worried about her future. Mr B., Lady B.'s son, offers to let her remain in the houseold.