“The laws were not made so much for the direction of good men, as to circumscribe the bad.”
Quote by Samuel Richardson
Work
The History of Sir Charles Grandison: In a Series of Letters
This novel, published in the 18th century, is a seminal work in the genre of the epistolary novel. It follows the adventures and moral development of Sir Charles Grandison, a character who embodies virtue and wisdom. The narrative is structured as a series of letters exchanged among various characters, providing a detailed and intimate view of the protagonist's life and the society in which he lives. more
Author
Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson (August 19, 1689 - July 4, 1761) was an 18th-century English writer, widely regarded as one of the founders of the modern English novel. Born in London during the reign of James II, he initially worked in book printing and publishing before turning to writing. Richardson's major works include 'Pamela,' 'Clarissa,' and 'Sir Charles Grandison,' which are renowned for their psychological depth and vivid character development. He pioneered the use of diary and epistolary formats, allowing readers intimate access to characters' inner worlds. His novels were immensely popular in their time and significantly influenced the development of the novel form, particularly in psychological characterization and social commentary. Richardson's focus on moral instruction and feminine virtue reflected 18th-century English societal values. more
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Source: A collection of the moral and instructive sentiments: a facsimile reproduction