An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews by Henry Fielding
"An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews" by Henry Fielding is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century, during the Restoration period. This book serves as a parody of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela," exposing the falsehoods and manipulations that Shamela engages in as she navigates the social elite. It critiques the themes of virtue and morality often associated with the era's literature, highlighting the hypocrisy in social and genderdynamics. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters penned by the protagonist, Shamela Andrews, a maid who skillfully maneuvers her way through romantic intrigues with men of varying social standings, including the clumsy Squire Booby and the scheming Parson Williams. Shamela, rather than embodying the moral character presented in "Pamela," reveals her cunning and manipulative nature, using her beauty and wit to secure a prosperous future for herself, often at the expense of others. The storyline leads to her eventual marriage to Squire Booby, underscoring her pragmatic approach to relationships and the dichotomy between perceived virtue and actual intent, ultimately satirizing the moralistic narratives of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
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| Title | An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Apology_for_the_Life_of_Mrs._Shamela_Andrews |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. Pamela |
| Subject | Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30962 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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