Did Pamela wrote the first American novel?

No, "Pamela," written by Samuel Richardson in 1740, is not considered the first American novel; it is actually a British work. The title of the first American novel is often attributed to "The Power of Sympathy" by William Hill Brown, published in 1789. However, opinions vary, and some earlier works like "The Federalist Papers" and "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" by Laurence Sterne have also been discussed in this context. Ultimately, "Pamela" is significant in literary history but does not hold the title for the first American novel.