Richardson vs. fielding
“Richardson vs. Fielding”
Born on August 19, 1689, Samuel Richardson was an 18th century English writer. Richardson was one of nine children, and came from a middle class and diligent family. Although his father wanted him to become a clergyman, Richardson eventually chose to be a writer due to financial restraints. Richardson began his career as an apprentice in a print shop and eventually published his own journal when he formed his own print shop. His publications included the Daily Journal and Daily Gazette. Later, he transitioned from publishing journals to publishing his own novels. One of his early novels, Pamela: or, Virtue Rewarded is often regarded as the first “English” novel. This was an epistolary novel, as it was released through several documents and clippings as opposed to one large book. The novel was a best seller, as it incorporated perennial themes such as unbridled love, social stratification, and the rewards of virtuous behavior. Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady, is the other major work Richardson is renown for. This novel also features a young female protagonist who grapples with a daunting set of circumstances. One of the longest novels in published in the English language, Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady has endured the test of time due to age-old appeal. Despite the fact that many of us cannot relate with the duels and customs that are prevalent in 18th century England, we can relate to the underlying motifs the novel conveys. This book features illicit romances, personal vendettas, the destruction caused by selfishness and pride, and the tragedy that doesn’t seem to befit such an innocent and beautiful protagonist. Richardson is thus considered one of the greatest literary novelists of all time. His ability to convey themes that are eternal while simultaneously appeal to his own audience has left him as a prominent English writer.
Henry Fielding lived a much shorter life than Richardson, as he died at the tragic age
Born on August 19, 1689, Samuel Richardson was an 18th century English writer. Richardson was one of nine children, and came from a middle class and diligent family. Although his father wanted him to become a clergyman, Richardson eventually chose to be a writer due to financial restraints. Richardson began his career as an apprentice in a print shop and eventually published his own journal when he formed his own print shop. His publications included the Daily Journal and Daily Gazette. Later, he transitioned from publishing journals to publishing his own novels. One of his early novels, Pamela: or, Virtue Rewarded is often regarded as the first “English” novel. This was an epistolary novel, as it was released through several documents and clippings as opposed to one large book. The novel was a best seller, as it incorporated perennial themes such as unbridled love, social stratification, and the rewards of virtuous behavior. Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady, is the other major work Richardson is renown for. This novel also features a young female protagonist who grapples with a daunting set of circumstances. One of the longest novels in published in the English language, Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady has endured the test of time due to age-old appeal. Despite the fact that many of us cannot relate with the duels and customs that are prevalent in 18th century England, we can relate to the underlying motifs the novel conveys. This book features illicit romances, personal vendettas, the destruction caused by selfishness and pride, and the tragedy that doesn’t seem to befit such an innocent and beautiful protagonist. Richardson is thus considered one of the greatest literary novelists of all time. His ability to convey themes that are eternal while simultaneously appeal to his own audience has left him as a prominent English writer.
Henry Fielding lived a much shorter life than Richardson, as he died at the tragic age