Description
This ninth volume of The Cambridge Edition of the Correspondence of Samuel Richardson contains letters primarily concerning the composition, publication, and reception of his groundbreaking novels Pamela and Clarissa during the period 1732–1749. The collection showcases Richardson’s engagement with contemporary literary figures, patrons, and readers, offering invaluable insights into the development of the English novel during the eighteenth century.
Edited by Louise Curran, George Justice, Sören Hammerschmidt, and other scholars, this volume presents carefully annotated correspondence that illuminates Richardson’s creative process, his responses to critical reception, and his influence on the literary world. The letters reveal his relationships with fellow writers, publishers, and his extensive network of correspondents who engaged with his work. This edition is essential for understanding Richardson’s literary development and the cultural context of early novel writing.
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