Author |
Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761 |
Title |
Pamela, Volume II
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Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Steve Harris and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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Summary |
"Pamela, Volume II" by Samuel Richardson is a novel written during the early 18th century and serves as a sequel to the first volume of "Pamela." The story continues to follow the life of Pamela Andrews as she explores her new role as a wife, navigating the intricacies of marriage, family, and social interactions. The narrative highlights her character development and the dynamics of her relationship with Mr. B., delving into themes of virtue, gratitude, and societal expectations. At the start of this volume, the author provides a preface reflecting on the success of the first part and the importance of the continuation of Pamela's story. The opening letters reveal Pamela's joy and gratitude towards her husband and the life they have cultivated together, as well as her happy recollections of visiting her parents on their farm. Through Pamela’s correspondence with her father and mother, we learn about her deep appreciation for Mr. B.'s generosity and the thoughtful arrangements he makes for her family. The letters emphasize the themes of familial duty and the connection between love, virtue, and social status, setting the stage for the developments that will unfold throughout this volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Didactic fiction
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Subject |
England -- Fiction
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Subject |
Epistolary fiction
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Subject |
Master and servant -- Fiction
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Subject |
Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
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Virtue -- Fiction
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Subject |
Women household employees -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
12958 |
Release Date |
Jul 20, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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