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100	1		_aRichardson, Samuel, _d1689-1761
245	1	0	_aSamuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-03-17
508			_aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Samuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela" by Samuel Richardson is a literary work that serves as a preface and commentary to his novel "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded," published in the early 18th century. This text belongs to the epistolary genre, combining elements of correspondence and moral discourse, and it was likely written during the early 1700s, a time characterized by Enlightenment thought and the rise of the novel as a literary form. The introduction addresses themes of virtue, morality, and the challenges faced by individuals in society, particularly focusing on the importance of elevating moral standards through literature. In this introduction, Richardson offers insight into the reception of his novel "Pamela," detailing the various responses it garnered from readers and critics alike. He includes letters of praise and criticism, reflecting on the moral lessons embedded within the narrative of Pamela, a young servant girl who resists the advances of her wealthy master while maintaining her virtue. Richardson emphasizes the book's intent to promote virtue and serve as a moral exemplar for both young men and women. Through the lens of these letters, he navigates discussions on social class, the nature of virtue, and the responsibilities of both authors and readers in shaping moral values within society. Thus, Richardson's introduction functions not only as a defense of his work but also as a broader commentary on the role of literature in the cultivation of character and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRichardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. Pamela
700	1		_aBaker, Sheridan Warner, _d1918-2000
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24860
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