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Clarissa
Or, The History of a Young Lady
Book • 1748
Clarissa, written by Samuel Richardson, is a renowned epistolary novel that delves into the complexities of love, power, and personal freedom.
The story centers on Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous young woman caught in a web of familial conflict and romantic intrigue, as she navigates societal pressures and the manipulations of the unscrupulous Robert Lovelace.
The novel culminates in a tragic conclusion, emphasizing the devastating consequences of Lovelace's actions and the societal constraints faced by women.
The story centers on Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous young woman caught in a web of familial conflict and romantic intrigue, as she navigates societal pressures and the manipulations of the unscrupulous Robert Lovelace.
The novel culminates in a tragic conclusion, emphasizing the devastating consequences of Lovelace's actions and the societal constraints faced by women.
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Sean Philip Cooper as a big novel from the 1700s, written by the same author as Pamela.
Sean Philip Cooper as a big novel from the 1700s, written by the same author as Pamela.
CR Episode 277: Tristram Shandy, Part VIII
