In 'Pamela,' Samuel Richardson crafts a pioneering epistolary novel that chronicles the trials of a young maid, Pamela Andrews, who resists the advances of her wealthy employer, Mr. B. Through a series of letters, Richardson delves into themes of virtue, class struggle, and the power dynamics between genders in 18th-century England. The novel's nuanced characterization and rich psychological insight reflect the burgeoning awareness of individual identity and moral integrity during the Enlighten ...