Pamela

About “Pamela”

"Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded" is an influential 1740 novel by Samuel Richardson. It was a bestseller upon its initial publication and was noted for its epistolary form, strong plot, and moral message. The novel received both praise and criticism, and it was also the subject of satire. A new critical edition of the novel includes the original text from the first edition, introductions, notes, and textual details. Appendices contain information about early editions, Richardson's second edition introduction, and illustrations. This publication marks the beginning of a full scholarly edition of Richardson's works.