The epistolary novel in the mid-18th century (1740–1765)

1. Richardson publishes *Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded*

   Jan 1, 1740Labels: Samuel Richardson, Pamela

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2. Fielding publishes *Shamela* parodying *Pamela*

   Jan 1, 1741Labels: Henry Fielding, Shamela

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3. Haywood publishes *The Anti-Pamela*

   Jan 1, 1741Labels: Eliza Haywood, The Anti-Pamela

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4. Fielding publishes *Joseph Andrews* after *Pamela*

   Jan 1, 1742Labels: Henry Fielding, Joseph Andrews

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5. Richardson publishes *Pamela in her Exalted Condition* sequel

   Jan 1, 1742Labels: Samuel Richardson, Pamela sequel

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6. Graffigny publishes *Lettres d’une Péruvienne*

   Jan 1, 1747Labels: Fran oise, Lettres d

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7. Richardson publishes *Clarissa* in installments

   Jan 1, 1747Labels: Samuel Richardson, Clarissa

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8. Richardson completes *Clarissa* publication run

   Jan 1, 1748Labels: Clarissa completion, Samuel Richardson

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9. Cleland publishes *Fanny Hill* in two installments

   Nov 21, 1748Labels: John Cleland, Fanny Hill

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10. Richardson publishes *Sir Charles Grandison*

    Jan 1, 1754Labels: Samuel Richardson, Sir Charles

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11. Rousseau publishes *Julie; ou la Nouvelle Héloïse*

    Feb 1, 1761Labels: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Julie

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12. Sheridan’s *Sidney Bidulph* is published in London

    Mar 12, 1761Labels: Frances Sheridan, Sidney Bidulph

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