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Shamela is a short satirical novel published in 1741 by the English author Henry Fielding. Its full title, An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, signals its relationship to Samuel Richardson’s Pamela, which Fielding parodies through a deliberately comic version of the heroine. Written largely through letters and related documents, the book questions the original novel’s moral presentation and the motives behind its central character’s behavior.
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Who wrote Shamela?
Shamela was written by the English author Henry Fielding. It was published in 1741 as a short satirical novel.
What book does Shamela parody?
Shamela parodies Samuel Richardson's Pamela. Its full title, An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, signals the connection to Richardson's heroine.
Why is Shamela called a satirical novel?
Fielding creates a deliberately comic version of the moral and romantic story associated with Pamela. The satire uses Shamela's voice and behavior to mock the original novel's presentation of virtue.
Is Shamela an epistolary novel?
Yes. Like Pamela, it uses letters and related personal documents to present its story. Fielding keeps that format while turning it toward parody and comic criticism.
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