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Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) book "Pamela" 1740-1741, written in the form of a series of letters, and containing much dramatic conversation, achieved a sensational vogue all across Europe, and was followed by Clarissa 1747-1748, and Sir Charles Grandison 1753-1754.

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Born in Derbyshire, he was brought up in London and apprenticed to a printer. He set up his own business in London in 1719, becoming printer to the House of Commons. All his six young children died, followed by read more...

Tags: novelist, founder, letters

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