Samuel Richardson published Pamela in late 1740; in response to the stir this novel caused, he publi

Samuel Richardson published Pamela in late 1740; in response to the stir this novel caused, he publi

Samuel Richardson published Pamelain late 1740; in response to the stir this novel caused, he published a two-volume sequel in late 1741. This lovely engraving shows Pamela in the sequel, with her brood that resulted from her happy marriage to Mr B.

To learn more about Samuel Richardson and Pamela, read ECF journal online on Project MUSE:

http://muse.jhu.edu/journal/324

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