A novel written as a succession of documents is known as an epistolary novel. Letters are the most common format, but journal entries, newspaper clippings, and other documents are often utilized. The term epistolary is derived from the Greek word epistole, which means "letter" (see epistle). Thus, an epistolary novel is one that consists primarily of letters. Books that contain diary-like accounts of the events occurring within them are sometimes called diaristic novels. Books that consist solely of short quotations from other sources are called anthology novels. The genre of epistolary novels includes all forms of correspondence between persons involved in a story; thus, letters, journals, memoirs, and so on, can all be included. The classic example of an epistolary novel is Samuel Richardson's Pamela or Virtue Rewarded (1740). It tells the story of a young woman named Pamela who is brought up by her wealthy aunt after the death of their father. When Pamela comes of age, she is able to buy an estate of her own. She decides to visit her friends and relatives to find out what kind of life they lead, and this discovery forces her to make a decision about whether she will stay in England or go back home to live with her aunt. During her travels, she meets several people who play important roles in her decision, such as Mr. B, who encourages her to stay, and Mrs. B, who convinces her to go back home.