I'm reading Pamela right now--for the sheer enjoyment. There's quite a bit of sly humor in Richardson's portrayal of the 'artful' young lady who strives to fend off her master's groping hands.
Aside from enjoyment of the story, I'm reading it partly because Jane Austen was a reader of Richardson's writing, and his influence is apparent on nearly every page; however, I think Austen bested her 'mentor'--Austen's witty females are quite a bit 'saucier' than the innocent Pammy. :)
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