TY  - BOOK
AU  - Richardson,Samuel
TI  - Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - England -- Fiction
KW  - Psychological fiction
KW  - Epistolary fiction
KW  - Conflict of generations -- Fiction
KW  - Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
KW  - Young women -- Crimes against -- Fiction
KW  - Rape victims -- Fiction
N1  - Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarissa; Release date is 2006-01-01; Produced by Julie C. Sparks, and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Clarissa Harlowe; or the History of a Young Lady — Volume 2" by Samuel Richardson is a novel written during the early 18th century. This epistolary work delves into the complex emotions and societal expectations surrounding the titular character, Clarissa Harlowe, as she navigates familial pressures, romantic pursuits, and her quest for autonomy in a patriarchal society. The narrative explores themes of love, obligation, and the struggle for personal freedom.  The opening of this volume introduces letters exchanged between Clarissa and her confidante Miss Howe, where Clarissa grapples with increasing familial hostility and the prospect of being coerced into marrying Mr. Solmes—whom she despises. Various characters, including her brother and sister, exert pressure on her, revealing their disdain for her spirited independence. Clarissa passionately expresses her reluctance to comply with her family's wishes while detailing her emotional turmoil and longing for a sense of agency. The letters set the tone for a turbulent confrontation between personal desire and societal expectation, piquing the reader's curiosity about the outcomes of Clarissa's struggle against her oppressive circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9798
ER  -