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Young servant's virtuous resistance defies class boundaries.
"Pamela" is more than just a novel; it’s a deep dive into issues of class, virtue, and gender that were revolutionary at its time of publication. Through Pamela's letters, you'll be privy to her inner struggles, resilience, and moral fortitude. This isn’t just a story, it’s an intimate experience of an individual’s fight for dignity in the face of societal and personal challenges. If you appreciate historical significances wrapped in personal narrative, Richardson's "Pamela" could be a rewarding journey for you.
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ISBN: 9780140431407
Authors:
Samuel Richardson
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1985-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 2.77
(rated by 12988 readers)
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Young servant's virtuous resistance defies class boundaries.
"Pamela" is more than just a novel; it’s a deep dive into issues of class, virtue, and gender that were revolutionary at its time of publication. Through Pamela's letters, you'll be privy to her inner struggles, resilience, and moral fortitude. This isn’t just a story, it’s an intimate experience of an individual’s fight for dignity in the face of societal and personal challenges. If you appreciate historical significances wrapped in personal narrative, Richardson's "Pamela" could be a rewarding journey for you.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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