“An honest heart is not to be trusted with itself in bad company.”
Quote by Samuel Richardson
Work
Virtue rewarded: in a series of letters, from a beautiful young lady to her parents. A narrative
This narrative presents a series of letters exchanged between a young woman and her parents, offering insights into her personal development and the virtues she embraces throughout her life. 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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