Samuel Richardson

RICHARDSON, SAMUEL, 1687 to 1761

Samuel Richardson

English writer and printer.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
0
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of England

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Most editions trackedClarissa; Or, the History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life; and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to Marriage ..1 edition
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Samuel Richardson books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Pamela1740
  2. 2Clarissa; Or, the History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life; and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to Marriage ..1748
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Clarissa; Or, the History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life; and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to Marriage ..

Samuel Richardson · first published 1748

  1. Printed by S. Richardson and sold by A. Millar, J. and Ja. Rivington, John Osborn and by J. Leake, at Bath1748 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Samuel Richardson's books in?

In publication order they begin with Pamela (1740), then Clarissa; Or, the History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life; and Particularly Shewing the Distresses That May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, in Relation to Marriage .. (1748). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Samuel Richardson's first book?

The earliest book we list is Pamela, first published in 1740.

When was Samuel Richardson born?

Samuel Richardson was born in 1687 and died in 1761.

How many Samuel Richardson books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Samuel Richardson across 2 editions.

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