Richardson, Samuel
Clarissa, or the History of A Young Lady (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140432152
- author:
- Richardson, Samuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1985
- Pages:
- 1536
- Dimensions:
- 14.48 x 5.84 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- 16th to 18th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Clarissa Or the History of a Young Lady is a complex and powerful novel that explores the intricate web of relationships between two young people. The story is told through a series of interweaving letters, which reveal the innermost thoughts and feelings of the protagonist, Clarissa Harlowe. As she navigates a treacherous world of family pressure, social expectation, and personal desire, Clarissa finds herself torn between her scrupulous sense of virtue and her unconfessed attraction to the charismatic but untrustworthy Robert Lovelace. Through its rich and nuanced portrayal of human relationships, Clarissa Or the History of a Young Lady has become one of the most enduring and influential novels of European literature. This edition includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, tables of letters, notes, a glossary, and an appendix on the music for the "Ode to Wisdom," providing a wealth of context and insight for readers. Published in 1747 and translated into French and German, Clarissa Or the History of a Young Lady remains a deeply thought-provoking and thoughtfully written work of literature.
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