Sir Charles Grandison
Book • 1886
'The History of Sir Charles Grandison' is an epistolary novel that presents the character of Sir Charles Grandison as a virtuous and accomplished gentleman.
Richardson aimed to create a male character who embodied moral perfection, in contrast to the flawed characters in his previous novels.
The novel explores themes of virtue, honor, and the complexities of social relationships.
'Sir Charles Grandison' offers a more idealized portrayal of society compared to 'Pamela' and 'Clarissa'.
While it was popular in its time, it is less widely read today than Richardson's other works.
Richardson aimed to create a male character who embodied moral perfection, in contrast to the flawed characters in his previous novels.
The novel explores themes of virtue, honor, and the complexities of social relationships.
'Sir Charles Grandison' offers a more idealized portrayal of society compared to 'Pamela' and 'Clarissa'.
While it was popular in its time, it is less widely read today than Richardson's other works.
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