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The Samuel Richardson Library
Enter a world of letters, secrets, virtue, temptation, and consequence.
The Samuel Richardson Library presents the complete works of one of the great founders of the English novel, read in full. Here are private thoughts committed to paper, hearts tested by love and ambition, and characters forced to choose between desire, duty, reputation, and conscience.
From the trials of Pamela to the devastating moral drama of Clarissa, these are stories in which every letter may conceal a motive, reveal a…
Episodes
- The Samuel Richardson Library
Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 27
In which a thoughtful friend reflects on the valued merits of a gentleman suitor, weighing riches against virtue and good sense, and contemplates the…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 28
In which a grateful correspondent conveys the affectionate regards and varied opinions of her family regarding acquaintance suitors, while contemplating the…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 29
In which the arrival of Lady Davers and her company is recounted with lively detail and a sprinkling of good-humoured banter, wherein Pamela’s modesty and her…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 24
In which a candid and jocund gentleman, Sir Simon Darnford, accordingly endeavours to explain his reluctance to entrust his daughter’s company to a certain…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 26
In which the affectionate parents of our dear Pamela express their heartfelt gratitude and joy for the comfort and virtue she bestows upon them and others…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 25
In which the dutiful Pamela reflects upon the forthcoming visit of Lord and Lady Davers, her heartfelt correspondence with the admirable Miss Darnford, and the…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 21
In which a young lady, restrained by her father’s whimsical yet firm commands, expresses her disappointment at being denied a valued invitation and shares the…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 22
In which Sir Simon Darnford pens a vehement letter to Mr. B., lamenting the disrespect and impertinence shown by his wife towards himself and his daughter…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 23
In which a gentleman receives a complaint concerning the behaviour of his wife from a mutual acquaintance and, upon confronting her, finds her both charmingly…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 18
In which our dear Pamela recounts a gracious evening spent under the affectionate tutelage of her kind gentleman, wherein she endeavours to learn the French…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 19
In which Lady Davers, with a mixture of jest and candid appraisal, reflects upon Pamela’s letters and virtues with affectionate scrutiny, admiring her wit and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 20
In which the virtuous Pamela dutifully transcribes letters expressing her sincere gratitude and thoughtful reflections on the kindness, trials, and spiritual…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 16
In which the gentle lady recounts the commendable transformation of her former adversary Mrs. Jewkes, whose contrition and earnest reformation are…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 17
In which Pamela kindly discovers the modest financial burdens borne by Mrs. Jervis and endeavours, with the generous support of her dear master, to ease them…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 15
In which the gentle Pamela, from her constrained condition and the sudden turn of her fortunes, reflects with honest humility and firm virtue upon her pardon…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 12
In which Lady Davers expresses her admiration for Pamela’s sincere and prudent letters, noting how they delight and win the esteem of her family, especially…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 13
In which the dutiful and grateful Pamela articulates her profound respect and affection for her noble correspondent, recounting with humble joy the tender…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 14
In which the narrator dutifully recounts to a lady the troubling tale of Miss Godfrey, expressing sincere pity and an earnest reflection on the frailties and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 10
In which a concerned correspondent reflects upon the delicate contents of Pamela’s letters, commending her virtuous resistance against vile advances and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 11
In which the humble Pamela, in a tone both respectful and sincere, undertakes the delicate task of recounting a most agreeable fortnight spent in the country…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 9
In which the correspondent gently entreats Pamela to recount her dealings with the unfortunate Sally Godfrey, assuring her of honest and affectionate counsel…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 6
In which Lady Davers, having received the delightful and moving letters from Pamela, expresses warm admiration and sympathy for her plight, as well as…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 7
In which a humble and grateful correspondent expresses her heartfelt thanks and seeks the gentle judgment of her esteemed ladyship upon the account of her…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 8
In which Lady Davers expresses both her initial disappointment and subsequent admiration for Pamela’s dutiful conduct towards her parents, entreating her to…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 5
In which the affectionate parents convey their heartfelt gratitude and tender hopes to their beloved child, embracing a new trust with prudent resolve and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 3
In which Pamela conveys the gracious and generous sentiments of her beloved towards her worthy parents, encouraging them to rejoice without restraint and to…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 4
In which Pamela, with tender affection and dutiful respect, conveys to her beloved parents the generous arrangements kindly made for their comfort and honour…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 1
In which the dear Pamela writes home to her cherished parents, expressing the joy and gratitude inspired by their arrival at a modest yet thoughtfully improved…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 2
In which a humble but grateful pair of parents express their astonishment and joy at the blessings bestowed upon them through their daughter’s new estate…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Authors Original Preface to Volume 2
In which the Editor reflects upon the unexpected success of the first part of Pamela and humbly introduces the continuing letters that shall illuminate her…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 33
In which Pamela and her dear master attend church amidst the scrutinising eyes of their neighbours, gaining admiration for her modest grace and his generous…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 30
In which the gentle Pamela finds herself tenderly welcomed back to a familiar household now transformed by her marriage, where the kindness of friends and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 31
In which the humble yet gracious Pamela receives the generous bounty of her new estate and the affectionate attentions of her master, whose kindness extends…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 32
In which the company at dinner exchanges cordial compliments and reflections on the happiness of marriage, whilst I am introduced to a matter of tender…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 27
In which a misunderstanding between relatives leads to angry words and heartfelt pleas for forgiveness, revealing the complex interplay of affection, pride…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 28
In which the gentleman imparts thoughtful reflections to Pamela on the temperaments and trials of married life, advising her on conduct that might best…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 29
In which the diligent and reflective Pamela contemplates the virtues and trials incumbent upon a wife, considering with some trepidation the demanding temper…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 26c
In which Pamela is warmly received by a company of kind neighbours, who commend her virtue and her husband's generous esteem, even as Lady Davers—the master's…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 26d
In which we observe the poignant encounter between the newlywed couple and the lady of the house, whose pride and resentment lead to sharp disputes and uneasy…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 26b
In which the young and virtuous Pamela endures a trying and tumultuous encounter with Lady Davers, whose scorn and suspicion lead to bitter words and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 26
In which Pamela’s newlywed life unfolds with affectionate kindness and generous provision from her husband, who endeavours to reconcile differences, restore…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 26a
In which the amiable Mr. B—— imparts to Pamela sage counsel on hospitality and temper, encouraging her to foster harmony and cheer even amidst unexpected…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 25
In which the dear Pamela, overwhelmed with a generous bounty beyond her merit, is tenderly prepared by her kind protector for their private nuptials amidst the…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 23
In which the fortunate Pamela finds herself reconciled to an old acquaintance through the gracious interposition of her master, whose honourable intentions and…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 24
In which the happy arrangement of a forthcoming union is tenderly contemplated amid the prudent observances of propriety and heartfelt reflections on duty…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 22
In which a tender reunion unfolds as the long-absent father of our heroine arrives at Sir Simon’s house, anxious yet hopeful to behold his daughter and assured…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 19
In which a letter from a proud lady incites reflections on the vanity of worldly rank and the true worth of humility, setting the stage for a tender…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 20
In which Pamela finds herself the grateful recipient of her master’s sincere and generous affection, her heart swelling with humble joy and a sense of elevated…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 21
In which the gentle narrative unfolds with Pamela expressing her gratitude for the gentleman's kindness and managing a delicate encounter with Mr. Williams…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 16
In which the heroine, having her private writings seized by a relentless housekeeper and confronted by her master, bravely reveals the intimate contents of her…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 18
In which the gentle Pamela finds herself torn by the conflicting tides of affection and caution as she receives heartfelt letters from her master, whose…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 17
In which our gentle heroine continues her melancholy scribblings under close observation, revealing the depths of her sincere virtue and the perilous…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 13
In which the poor Pamela, confined and subjected to the scornful and cruel devices of Mrs. Jewkes and her master, withstands the harshness of enforced…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 14
In which the poor and distressed Pamela beseeches her master with all the earnestness of a sincere and virtuous heart, striving to preserve her innocence…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 15
In which Pamela endures the continued and complex attentions of her master, who vacillates between tenderness and troubling advances, whilst she strives to…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 12
In which the distressed Pamela is ensnared by cruel designs and watchful keepers, enduring hardship and private sorrow with a spirit struggling between despair…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 11
In which the poor and virtuous Pamela finds herself ensnared in a web of suspicion, misfortune, and cruel machinations, all the while striving to uphold her…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 10
In which the virtuous Pamela endures continued confinement and distrust, yet finds a glimmer of hope in the kindness and declarations of Mr. Williams, amidst…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 9
In which the gentle and resourceful Pamela, closely watched and constrained by the formidable Mrs. Jewkes, undertakes clever endeavours to communicate…
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Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 8
In which the gentle Pamela finds herself confined under the strict watch of a harsh and unwelcome companion, while she endeavours to keep her spirits and wits…