Samuel Richardson's Pamela is a landmark epistolary novel that fundamentally shaped the course of English literature. Told through a series of letters and journal entries, it is the story of a virtuous fifteen-year-old maidservant, Pamela Andrews. After the death of her kind mistress, Pamela finds herself at the mercy of her mistress's son, the wealthy and unscrupulous Mr. B. He immediately begins a relentless campaign to seduce her, employing manipulation, intimidation, and even abduction, holding her prisoner in one of his remote estates. Pamela's only defense is her unwavering moral integrity and her powerful faith. She consistently resists his advances, despite the immense pressure and the potential rewards of yielding. Her letters provide an intense, first-person account of her fear, her struggles, and her internal resolve. The novel unfolds as a dramatic battle of wills, where a woman of low social standing uses her virtue as her sole weapon against the power and privilege of a gentleman. The story was phenomenally popular and controversial in its day, sparking intense debate about class, morality, and the role of women. It stands as a powerful and pioneering work that champions individual conscience and personal virtue over social rank.

Table of Contents:

• Pamela. Part 1

• Pamela. Part 2

• Pamela. Part 3

• Pamela. Part 4

• Pamela. Part 5

• Pamela. Part 6

• Pamela. Part 7

• Pamela. Part 8

• Pamela. Part 9

• Pamela. Part 10

• Pamela. Part 11

• Pamela. Part 12