Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 by Samuel Richardson
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"Clarissa Harlowe; or the History of a Young Lady — Volume 4" by Samuel Richardson is a novel likely composed in the early 18th century. The narrative revolves around the character of Clarissa Harlowe, a young woman navigating the complexities of love, societal expectations, and her tumultuous relationship with Mr. Lovelace, whose affections are clouded by manipulative schemes. At the start of Volume 4, the reader finds Clarissa settling into her new
lodgings in London, while reflecting on her relationship with Lovelace and her insistence on maintaining personal autonomy amid his advances. Through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and her friend Miss Howe, it becomes evident that Clarissa harbors deep frustration towards Lovelace's declarations and behavior, feeling increasingly trapped in a web of deceit and societal pressure regarding her status as a seemingly married woman. Lovelace, on the other hand, is portrayed as both charming and duplicitous, further complicating Clarissa's emotional struggles as she seeks to define her identity and moral stance in a perilous situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761 |
|---|---|
| Title | Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 |
| Credits | Produced by Julie C. Sparks and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Conflict of generations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kidnapping victims -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Crimes against -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rape victims -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10462 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10462-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1013 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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