In Samuel Richardson's groundbreaking epistolary novel 'Pamela,' the narrative unfolds through a series of letters penned by the protagonist, Pamela Andrews, detailing her trials and tribulations as a young maidservant. The novel's rich, vivid prose captures the nuances of class disparity, virtue, and the struggle for agency in a patriarchal society. Set in 18th-century England, 'Pamela' is often heralded as one of the first novels in the English language, embodying the tensions of the emerging ...