{"title":"Samuel Richardson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Samuel Richardson collection, where we celebrate one of the founding figures of the English novel. Samuel Richardson, an 18th-century novelist, is best known for his pioneering role in the development of the epistolary novel, where stories unfold through letters between characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you'll find Richardson's masterpiece, \u003cem\u003ePamela, or Virtue Rewarded\u003c\/em\u003e, a cornerstone of the General Fiction genre. First published in 1740, this novel tells the tale of a young maid, Pamela Andrews, who navigates societal challenges and personal trials to protect her virtues. The book is lauded for its rich character development and its engrossing exploration of social class and morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichardson's works are not just stories; they offer a unique glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of 18th-century England. Perfect for lovers of classic literature and those interested in the origins of the modern novel, our collection is a gateway to a bygone era of literary innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pamela-by-samuel-richardson-9780393001662","title":"Pamela","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on actual events, \u003ci\u003ePamela\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a young girl who goes to work in a private residence and finds herself pursued by her employer's son, described as a \"gentleman of free principles.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfolding through letters, the novel depicts with much feeling Pamela's struggles to decide how to respond to her would-be seducer and to determine her place in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Richardson (1689 - 1761), a prominent London printer, is considered by many the father of the English novel, and \u003ci\u003ePamela\u003c\/i\u003e the first modern novel. Following its hugely successful publication in 1740, it went on to become one of the most influential books in literary history, setting the course for the novel for the next century and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePamela\u003c\/i\u003e reflects changing social roles in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, as a rising middle class offered women more choices and as traditional master-servant relationships underwent change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072639320300,"sku":"9780393001662","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25183293482327.jpg?v=1765122257"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/samuel-richardson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}