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Clarissa (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. All 9 Volumes - The History of a Young LadyBy Samuel Richardson

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Samuel Richardson's Clarissa; or, The History of a Young Lady is a monumental epistolary novel that traces the moral, psychological, and social ordeal of Clarissa Harlowe, whose resistance to familial coercion and aristocratic libertinism culminates in tragedy. Through letters of extraordinary rhetorical subtlety, Richardson turns private correspondence into a theatre of conscience, desire, power, and interpretation. Published in the mid-eighteenth century, the novel stands at the center of the rise of the English novel, extending sentimental fiction into a profound inquiry into virtue, autonomy, gender, and social authority. Richardson, a London printer before becoming a novelist, brought to fiction an intimate knowledge of letters, conduct manuals, and the moral discourse of his age. His earlier Pamela had already explored female virtue under pressure, but Clarissa is broader, darker, and more philosophically ambitious. His dissenting moral seriousness, professional familiarity with textual exchange, and sensitivity to bourgeois domestic life helped shape a work in which writing itself becomes both refuge and battleground. Clarissa is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the novel, feminist literary criticism, or eighteenth-century moral psychology. Demanding yet deeply rewarding, it offers one of literature's most searching portraits of integrity under siege. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Arranged Marriage Family Psychological Betrayal Historical Romance Political Intrigue Forbidden Love Rebellion Love Triangle Thriller Identity

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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction

Length104 hrs 26 mins

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Publish dateJul 9, 2021

LanguageEnglish

1Pamela (Annotated)

2Introduction

3Synopsis

4Historical Context

5Author Biography

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6Volume 1

7PREFACE

8NAMES OF THE PRINCIPAL PERSONS

9LETTERS OF VOLUME I

10LETTER I MISS ANNA HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE JAN 10.

11LETTER II MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE HARLOWE-PLACE, JAN. 13.

12LETTER III MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE JAN. 13, 14.

13LETTER IV MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE JAN. 15.

14LETTER V MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE JAN. 20

15LETTER VI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE HARLOWE-PLACE, JAN. 20.

16LETTER VII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE [AFTER HER RETURN FROM HER.] HARLOWE-PLACE, FEB. 20.

17LETTER VIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE FEB. 24.

18LETTER IX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE FEB. 26, IN THE MORNING.

19LETTER X MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FEB. 27

20LETTER XI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.

21LETTER XII MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 2.

22LETTER XIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.

23LETTER XIV MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 2.

24LETTER XV MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.

25LETTER XVI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE [HER PRECEDING NOT AT THAT TIME RECEIVED.] FRIDAY, MARCH 3.

26LETTER XVII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE

27LETTER XVIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SAT. MAR. 4.

28LETTER XIX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE [IN ANSWER TO LETTER XV.] SAT. MARCH 4, 12 O'CLOCK.

29LETTER XX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SAT. AFTERNOON.

30LETTER XXI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SAT. NIGHT.

31LETTER XXII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 5.

32LETTER XXIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 6.

33LETTER XXIV MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE MONDAY, NEAR 12 O'CLOCK.

34LETTER XXV MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE TUESDAY, MARCH 7.

35LETTER XXVI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE THURSDAY MORN., MARCH 9.

36LETTER XXVII MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 9.

37LETTER XXVIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 10.

38LETTER XXIX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SATURDAY, MARCH 11.

39LETTER XXX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SUNDAY NIGHT, MARCH 12.

40LETTER XXXI MR. LOVELACE, TO JOHN BELFORD, ESQ. MONDAY, MARCH 13.

41LETTER XXXII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE TUESDAY, MARCH 14.

42LETTER XXXIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE THURSDAY, MARCH 16.

43LETTER XXXIV MR. LOVELACE, TO JOHN BELFORD, ESQ. FRIDAY, MARCH 17.

44LETTER XXXV MR. LOVELACE, TO JOHN BELFORD, ESQ.

45LETTER XXXVI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE SATURDAY, MARCH 18.

46LETTER XXXVII MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE. SUNDAY, MARCH 19.

47LETTER XXXVIII MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE MONDAY, MARCH 20.

48LETTER XXXIX MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE MONDAY, MARCH 12.

49LETTER XL MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE [In continuation of the subject in Letter XXXVIII.]

50LETTER XLI MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE, TO MISS HOWE TUESDAY, MARCH 21.

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