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The Samuel Richardson Library

The Samuel Richardson Library

Written by: Samuel Richardson
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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 confidence, or alter a life.

Attend closely, for in Richardson’s world, the most dangerous battles are often fought upon the page.Public domain
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  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 2

    Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 2
    Oct 17 2026
    In which the company convenes to deliberate on the delicate subject of love’s first impressions and the prudent vigilance a young lady ought to maintain, lest hope blind her to prudence and caution. Amidst reflections on the follies of sudden affection and the advantages gentlemen take by flattering vanity, wholesome counsel is tendered to discern honourable intentions and to guard the heart with discretion and self-respect.
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    30 mins
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 1

    Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 1
    Oct 16 2026
    In which Mrs. B. graciously recounts a delicate conversation held among several young ladies of varied dispositions and their guardians, aiming to guide them towards prudence and virtue by reflecting upon their characters and the dangers to which their youth and inclinations expose them. Through thoughtful discourse and gentle reproofs, she offers observations on the perils of romance, the importance of honourable conduct, and the necessity of guardedness against the wiles of folly and false love.
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    30 mins
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 93

    Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 93
    Oct 13 2026
    In which a careful and considerate correspondent reflects upon the merits and challenges of home education for a young gentleman, particularly focusing on the qualifications requisite for a suitable tutor. With a delicate balance of respect and gentle critique, she muses on the virtues of various national educations while seeking the wisdom of her dear correspondent.
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    13 mins
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