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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.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Madeline Grant
as a contrast to Austen's restrained moral messages, where characters are often punished for misdeeds.
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Martin Amis
in relation to his views on violence.
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Martin Amis
in a discussion about the impact of reading and empathy.
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Mentioned by Greg LeBlanc as a book assigned by a professor to be read in a couple of days.
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Shannon Chamberlain
when referring to Samuel Richardson's preface and the moral lesson.
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Mentioned in relation to Cosimo reading to a desperate brigand.
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Mentioned in relation to consent and victimization in 18th-century novels.
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Sean Philip Cooper
as a big novel from the 1700s, written by the same author as Pamela.
CR Episode 277: Tristram Shandy, Part VIII

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