Shamela

Shamela is a satirical novel written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1741. The book is a parody of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela, which was a popular sentimental novel at the time. The story follows the character of Shamela, a young servant girl who uses her wits and cunning to manipulate her way into the affections of her wealthy master, Mr. Booby. Unlike the virtuous and innocent Pamela, Shamela is a conniving and manipulative character who uses her sexuality to achieve her goals. Throughout the book, Fielding uses humor and irony to criticize the sentimental novel genre, as well as to comment on the social and moral values of the time. The novel also includes a number of literary and cultural references, making it a complex and layered work of satire. Overall, Shamela is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the literary and cultural landscape of 18th-century England.Full Title: An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews. In which, the many notorious Falshoods and Misrepresentations of a Book called Pamela, Are exposed and refuted; and all the matchless Arts of that young Politician, set in a true and just Light. Together with A full Account of all that passed between her and Parson Arthur Williams; whose Character is represented in a manner something different from that which he bears in Pamela. The whole being exact Copies of authentick Papers delivered to the Editor. Necessary to be had in all Families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.