{"title":"Books by Samuel Richardson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780199536498","title":"Pamela","description":"'Pamela under the Notion of being a Virtuous Modest Girl will be introduced into all Familes,and when she gets there, what Scenes does she represent? Why a fine young Gentleman endeavouring to debauch a beautiful young Girl of Sixteen.' (Pamela Censured, 1741)One of the most spectacular successes of the burgeoning literary marketplace of eighteeent-century London, Pamela also marked a defining moment in the emergence of the modern novel. In the words of one contemporary, it divided the world 'into two different Parties, Pamelists and Antipamelists', even eclipsing the sensational factional politics of the day. Preached up for its morality, and denounced as pornography in disguise, it vividly describes a young servant's long resistance to the attempts of her predatory master to seduce her. Written in the voice of its low-born heroine, but by a printer who fifteen years earlier had narrowly escaped imprisonment for the seditious output of his press, Pamela is not only a work of pioneering psychological complexity, but also a compelling and provocative study of power and its abuse.Based on the original text of 1740, from which Richardson later retreated in a series of defensive revisions, this edition makes available the version of Pamela that aroused such widespread controversy on its first appearance. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201541275826,"sku":"9780199536498","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780199536498_b6c88701-af84-4279-8c7b-f4ba55974270.jpg?v=1786012605"},{"product_id":"9780140431407","title":"Pamela","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"I cannot be patient, I cannot be passive, when my virtue is in danger.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFifteen-year-old Pamela Andrews, alone and unprotected, is relentlessly pursued by her dead mistress’s son. Although she is attracted to young Mr B., she holds out against his demands and threats of abduction and rape, determined to defend her virginity and abide by her own moral standards. Psychologically acute in its investigations of sex, freedom and power, Richardson’s first novel caused a sensation when it was first published, with its depiction of a servant heroine who dares to assert herself. Richly comic and full of lively scenes and descriptions, \u003ci\u003ePamela\u003c\/i\u003e contains a diverse cast of characters, ranging from the vulgar and malevolent Mrs Jewkes to the aggressive but awkward country squire who serves this unusual love story as both its villain and its hero.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition incorporates all the revisions made by Richardson in his lifetime. Margaret A. Doody’s introduction discusses the genre of epistolary novels, and examines characterization, the role of women and class differences in \u003ci\u003ePamela.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56224286605685,"sku":"9780140431407","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780140431407_c0c9e3a9-8dad-4e67-a7b9-7df22596c45b.jpg?v=1786011447"},{"product_id":"clarissa-or-the-history-of-a-young-lady","title":"Clarissa, or The History of a Young Lady","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Oh thou savage-hearted monster! What work hast thou made in one guilty hour, for a whole age of repentance!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePressured 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. Lovelace, however, proves himself to be an untrustworthy rake whose vague promises of marriage are accompanied by unwelcome and increasingly brutal sexual advances. And yet, Clarissa finds his charm alluring, her scrupulous sense of virtue tinged with unconfessed desire. Told through a complex series of interweaving letters, \u003ci\u003eClarissa\u003c\/i\u003e is a richly ambiguous study of a fatally attracted couple and a work of astonishing power and immediacy. A huge success when it first appeared in 1747, and translated into French and German, it remains one of the greatest of all European novels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his introduction, Angus Ross examines characterization, the epistolary style, the role of the family and the position of women in\u003ci\u003e Clarissa\u003c\/i\u003e. This edition also includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, tables of letters, notes, a glossary and an appendix on the music for the \"Ode to Wisdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. 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As she faces growing antagonism from her family and the prospect of an unwanted marriage, she struggles with the emotional burden of her circumstances. The story delves into the tension between personal freedom and the rigid expectations of society, highlighting the oppressive nature of a patriarchal system that seeks to control women's choices. Through a series of letters, the protagonist expresses her longing for autonomy and her resistance to conform, even as she is torn by her love for another. Her defiance against societal expectations becomes a central point of the narrative, offering a rich commentary on the limitations imposed on women during the time. The emotional depth of the story, coupled with the struggle for personal agency, makes this a profound examination of love, duty, and self-determination.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495256990069,"sku":"9789370815063","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789370815063.jpg?v=1786617947"},{"product_id":"pamela-or-virtue-rewarded","title":"Pamela Or Virtue Rewarded","description":"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. 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