An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, in Which, the Many Notorious Falshoods of a Book Called Pamela by S. Richardson Are Exposed, by Conny Keyber
No. of pages 94
Published: 2019
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"An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews" is a satirical novel by Henry Fielding that parodies Samuel Richardson's "Pamela." The story follows Shamela, a cunning and manipulative young woman who pretends to be virtuous while using her beauty and wit to seduce wealthy men. Fielding exposes the absurdities and moral pretenses of Richardson's work, revealing Shamela's true character and motivations. Through sharp humor and witty commentary, the novel critiques social class, gender roles, and the nature of virtue, ultimately presenting a more realistic and irreverent depiction of the protagonist's life and ambitions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 94 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HardPress Ltd .