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_aRichardson, Samuel, _d1689-1761 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aClarissa |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-09-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPsychological fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEpistolary fiction | ||
| 653 | _aConflict of generations -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aKidnapping victims -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRichardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. Clarissa | ||
| 653 | _aYoung women -- Crimes against -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRape victims -- Fiction | ||
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_aBrissenden, R. F. _q(Robert Francis), _d1928-1991 |
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