This presentation is about group task given by our Prof. Vaidehi Hariyani Mam.

1. Group Task
Given by :Prof. Vaidehi Hariyani
Prepared by: Daya Vaghani & Khushbu
Lakhupota (Group 2)
Sem 1 Students of
Dept. Of English
MK Bhavnagar University

2. Samuel Richardson
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3. Samuel Richardson ( baptised 19 August 1689-4 July 1761)
was an English writer and printer best known for three
epistolary novels:
 1.Pamela or Virtue Rewarded (1740)
2.Clarissa or The History of a young lady (1748)
3.The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753)
He printed almost 500 works during his life,including
journals and magazines,working periodically with the
London bookseller.
Richardson made the translation from the master printer
to novelist on 6 November 1740 with the publication of
Pamela.
Pamela is sometimes regarded as "the first novel in
English"or "the first modern novel."

4. Pamela Andrews , the heroine of 'Pamela',
represented "Richardson's insistence upon well-
defined feminine roles“ and was part of common
fear held during the 18th century that women were
'too bold'.
After the failures of the Pamela’s sequel Richardson
begun to compose a new novel.
‘Clarissa’- His masterpiece.
The response to the novel was positive and public
began to describe the title heroine as “divine
Clarissa”.

5. 'Pamela' or 'Virtue Rewarded'
An epistolary novel written by Samuel
Richardson.
First published in 1740.
A bestseller of its time.
Tells about the story of the a 15 year old
maidservant name Pamela.
Richardson first began writing Pamela as a
conduct book. Then later he decided to write in a
different genre.
Most novels of mid 18's and 19's,followed
Richardson's ability to teach as well as amuse.

6. THE FIRST ENGLISH BEST SELLER
Pamela was an immediate success not only in England
but also in Europe.
It is a collection of introspective letters written in
the first person by Pamela Anderws (the main
character) to her parents.
Pamela keeps a diary and frequently writes home
to her poor parents, Jhon and Elizabeth Andrews.
The novel opens with the death of Pamela's mistress,
Lady B.
Work for Mr.B.
In her letters and diary Pamela records her
experiences, emotions, feelings and thoughts.

7. The sub- title: “Virtue Rewarded”
Typical substantial 18th century sub-title.
In the novel the virtue is tied to rewarded.
Pamela will not give up her VIRTUE. (
willingly sleep with her master)
He comes very close to attempting to rape her,
but ultimetly does not.
Eventually proposes marriage to her , and this
is her “reward” for her virtue.
Pamela preserved her chastity and thus she
was rewarded.