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LoC No.: 64064210
Title: Clarissa : preface, hints of prefaces, and postscript
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Stephanie Eason,
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Summary: "Clarissa: Preface, Hints of Prefaces, and Postscript" by Samuel Richardson is a pivotal novel written in the mid-18th century. This comprehensive work presents a moral and psychological exploration of its characters, set within a narrative structured as a series of letters. At its core, it follows the harrowing story of Clarissa Harlowe, a young woman whose struggles against societal expectations and personal tribulations reveal deeper themes of virtue, honor, and the consequences of moral failings. The opening of this work provides context for the narrative and outlines Richardson's intent and approach. It details the dual correspondence between two virtuous young women and two libertine gentlemen, setting the stage for the ensuing moral conflicts. Clarissa's character is presented as a paragon of virtue under siege, with her life dictated by both familial expectations and the advances of a libertine suitor, Lovelace. The narrative also hints at the broader themes of the book, such as the importance of moral integrity and the dangers of choosing superficial charms over substantial virtue in romantic pursuits. Through this, Richardson positions Clarissa's tale not just as a romance but as a tragic cautionary tale that ultimately serves didactic purposes for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761
Author of introduction, etc.: Brissenden, R. F. (Robert Francis), 1928-1991
EBook No.: 29964
Published: Sep 12, 2009
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Epistolary fiction
Subject: Conflict of generations -- Fiction
Subject: Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
Subject: Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. Clarissa
Subject: Young women -- Crimes against -- Fiction
Subject: Rape victims -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 64064210
Title: Clarissa : preface, hints of prefaces, and postscript
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Stephanie Eason,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Clarissa: Preface, Hints of Prefaces, and Postscript" by Samuel Richardson is a pivotal novel written in the mid-18th century. This comprehensive work presents a moral and psychological exploration of its characters, set within a narrative structured as a series of letters. At its core, it follows the harrowing story of Clarissa Harlowe, a young woman whose struggles against societal expectations and personal tribulations reveal deeper themes of virtue, honor, and the consequences of moral failings. The opening of this work provides context for the narrative and outlines Richardson's intent and approach. It details the dual correspondence between two virtuous young women and two libertine gentlemen, setting the stage for the ensuing moral conflicts. Clarissa's character is presented as a paragon of virtue under siege, with her life dictated by both familial expectations and the advances of a libertine suitor, Lovelace. The narrative also hints at the broader themes of the book, such as the importance of moral integrity and the dangers of choosing superficial charms over substantial virtue in romantic pursuits. Through this, Richardson positions Clarissa's tale not just as a romance but as a tragic cautionary tale that ultimately serves didactic purposes for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761
Author of introduction, etc.: Brissenden, R. F. (Robert Francis), 1928-1991
EBook No.: 29964
Published: Sep 12, 2009
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Epistolary fiction
Subject: Conflict of generations -- Fiction
Subject: Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
Subject: Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. Clarissa
Subject: Young women -- Crimes against -- Fiction
Subject: Rape victims -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.