The Anti-Pamela; or Feign’d Innocence Detected
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The Anti-Pamela; or Feign'd Innocence Detected is a 1741
novel written by Eliza Haywood
as a satire of the 1740
novel Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson
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by Henry Fielding
, the female protagonist is portrayed as a social climber, although Haywood's character is much less licentious than Fielding's Shamela.
1741 in literature
The year 1741 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*David Garrick packs theatres with his performance as Shakespeare's Richard III.* The American Magazine begins publication by Andrew Bedford.-New books:...
novel written by Eliza Haywood
Eliza Haywood
Eliza Haywood , born Elizabeth Fowler, was an English writer, actress and publisher. Since the 1980s, Eliza Haywood’s literary works have been gaining in recognition and interest...
as a satire of the 1740
1740 in literature
The year 1740 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*John Cleland returns to Britain from government service in India.* Accession of Frederick the Great in Prussia.* Beginning of the War of the Austrian Succession....
novel Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson was an 18th-century English writer and printer. He is best known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded , Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady and The History of Sir Charles Grandison...
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Overview
The Anti-Pamela is one of several novels written in response to Richardson's 1740 novel, satirising the innocence of the character of Pamela Andrews. Much like the more popular ShamelaAn Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews
An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, or Shamela, as it is more commonly known, is a satirical novel written by Henry Fielding and first published in April 1741 under the name of Mr. Conny Keyber. Fielding never owned to writing the work, but it is widely considered to be his...
by Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones....
, the female protagonist is portrayed as a social climber, although Haywood's character is much less licentious than Fielding's Shamela.
Plot
Haywood's novel follows the life of a Pamela-esque character, who attempts to use her seemingly innocent nature to become a prosperous noblewoman at the expense of her empty-headed master. However, the innocence of Haywood's Pamela is simply a mask for her devious cunning and deceit.See also
- Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded - a 1740 novel by Samuel RichardsonSamuel RichardsonSamuel Richardson was an 18th-century English writer and printer. He is best known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded , Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady and The History of Sir Charles Grandison...
- ShamelaAn Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela AndrewsAn Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, or Shamela, as it is more commonly known, is a satirical novel written by Henry Fielding and first published in April 1741 under the name of Mr. Conny Keyber. Fielding never owned to writing the work, but it is widely considered to be his...
- a 1742 novel by Henry FieldingHenry FieldingHenry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones....