Books with author Sandy Richardson

Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) was a major English 18th century writer. He had been an established printer and publisher for most of his life when, at the age of 51, he wrote his first novel and immediately became one of the most popular and admired writers of his time. In 1733 he wrote The Apprentice's Vade Mecum, urging young men like himself to be diligent and self-denying. Written in response to the Epidemick Evils of the Present Age, the text is best known for its condemnation of popular forms of entertainment including theatres, taverns and gambling. He is best known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), Clarissa Harlowe; or, The History of a Young Lady (1748) and Sir Charles Grandison (1753). The popularity of Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded was mainly due to the effective technique of revealing the story through letters written by the protagonist. Clarissa Harlowe; or, The History of a Young Lady has generally been the most highly regarded by critics; in it, Richardson uses the epistolary form with great effectiveness, creating characters that are psychologically convincing while reflecting on some of the most important moral questions of the 18th century.

Excerpt from Clarissa, or the History of a Young Lady, Vol. 3 of 4: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life, and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to MarriageBut why, as in the chariot, as instantly drove away'a full gallop, in the inn, at alighting, all heart and stopped not till it brought us bursting grief, my dearest crea te'st, A ban's; which was justas ture? SO persecuted as thou wert the day shut in. Persecuted! SO much in danger I thought I should have fainted of the most adhorred compulsion! Several times by the Way. With Yet grief so unsuspectedly sin uplifted hands and eyes, God pros ce're for an escape so critical! Tect me! Said'l often to myself Take care - take care 0 be can it be I that am here! - My loved of my soul! For jealous is eyes running over, and my heart the heart inwhich love has erected ready to burst with sighs a temple to thee. Voluntary as my fli ht.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Clarissa, or the History of a Young Lady, Vol. 3 of 4: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life, and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to MarriageYet to have taken such bold steps, as with T uncle. To have made such a progress O Belford, Belford.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Clarissa, or the History of a Young Lady, Vol. 1 of 4: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life, and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to MarriageCan rouse becalm and terrify the mind, Now melt with pity now with anguish thrill; Thy moral page while virtuous precepts fill, Warm from the heart, to mend the age design'd, Wit, strength, truth, decency, are all combin'd To lead our youth to go'od and guard from ill.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.