"Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation."
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Samuel Richardson (1689–1761) was a pioneering English novelist whose works laid the groundwork for the modern novel. Born in Derbyshire, he started his career as a printer, which nurtured his deep understanding of literature. His seminal works, including "Pamela" and "Clarissa," revolutionized narrative technique and character development, emphasizing psychological depth and moral complexity. Richardson's innovative exploration of epistolary form not only captivated his contemporaries but also influenced generations of writers, cementing his legacy as a foundational figure in English literature.
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"From sixteen to twenty, all women, kept in humor by their hopes and by their attractions, appear to be good-natured."
Samuel Richardson