Shamela is a satirical novel written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1741. The book is a parody of Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela, which was a popular sentimental novel at the time. The story follows the character of Shamela, a young servant girl who uses her wits and cunning to manipulate her way into the affections of her wealthy master, Mr. Booby. Unlike the virtuous and innocent Pamela, Shamela is a conniving and manipulative character...