Samuel Richardson

Clarissa Harlowe, the tragic heroine of Clarissa, is a beautiful and virtuous young lady whose family has become very wealthy only in recent years and is now eager to become part of the aristocracy by acquiring estates and titles through advantageous...

Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady is an epistolary novel by Samuel Richardson, published in 1748. It tells the tragic story of a heroine whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family, and is the longest real novel in the English...

Clarissa Harlowe, is the tragic heroine of this story, she is a beautiful and virtuous young lady whose family has become wealthy only recently and now desires to become part of the aristocracy. Originally they planned to concentrate the wealth and...

Volume 4 continues the story in epistolary form of the despoliation of Clarissa, as all the forces of society and the personal nefariousness of the devilish rake Lovelace conspire to overcome her virtue. One of the earliest and certainly the longest...

Volume 5 continues the story in epistolary form of the despoliation of Clarissa, as all the forces of society and the personal nefariousness of the devilish rake Lovelace conspire to overcome her virtue. One of the earliest and certainly the longest...

In Volume 7, the degradation and humiliation of Clarissa continue, from all the forces of society and the personal nefariousness of the devilish rake Lovelace, while her moral greatness and superiority to Lovelace shine out with an undiminished...

In Volume 8 Clarissa continues to decline towards her pitiful end, while Lovelace remains defiant, even as his nemesis Colonel Morden finally arrives his town. One of the earliest and certainly the longest novel in the English language, with a...

In "Clarissa Harlowe," Samuel Richardson unfolds the intricate narrative of Clarissa, a virtuous young woman facing societal constraints. Imprisoned by familial expectations, Clarissa navigates love, betrayal, and societal scrutiny, revealing a...

In "Clarissa Harlowe Volume 2," Samuel Richardson continues the poignant, epistolary tale of Clarissa's struggle against her family's oppressive intents. As they pressure her into an unwanted marriage for wealth and status, Clarissa seeks solace in...

Clarissa’s plight intensifies as her family’s relentless pressure to marry Mr. Solmes clashes with her growing attachment to Lovelace. Seeking independence, she resists their manipulation, only to find herself increasingly entangled in Lovelace’s...

Clarissa’s conflict with her family escalates as their manipulative tactics intensify, pushing her closer to Lovelace. Despite her mistrust of him, she finds herself increasingly isolated and dependent on his protection. Lovelace exploits her...

In "Clarissa Harlowe" by Samuel Richardson, the titular heroine faces relentless pressure from her family to marry against her will, while her growing connection with the manipulative Lovelace pulls her into a web of deceit. Through an epistolary...

Samuel Richardson was an English writer and printer best known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded, Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady, and The History of Sir Charles Grandison. Richardson was an established printer and...

"Clarissa Harlowe" by Samuel Richardson is an epic epistolary novel exploring themes of virtue, autonomy, and oppression. The story follows Clarissa, a young woman of immense moral strength, as she resists her family’s attempts to force her into a...

"Clarissa Harlowe" by Samuel Richardson is an epic epistolary novel exploring themes of virtue, autonomy, and oppression. The story follows Clarissa, a young woman of immense moral strength, as she resists her family’s attempts to force her into a...

"Clarissa Harlowe" by Samuel Richardson is an epic epistolary novel exploring themes of virtue, autonomy, and oppression. The story follows Clarissa, a young woman of immense moral strength, as she resists her family’s attempts to force her into a...

A milestone in the history of the novel, Samuel Richardson’s epistolary and elaborate Clarissa follows the life of a chaste young woman desperate to protect her virtue. When beautiful Clarissa Harlowe is forced to marry the rich but repulsive Mr....

A milestone in the history of the novel, Samuel Richardson’s epistolary and elaborate Clarissa follows the life of a chaste young woman desperate to protect her virtue. When beautiful Clarissa Harlowe is forced to marry the rich but repulsive Mr...

Pamela, Samuel Richardson’s tale of a beautiful teenage servant-girl protecting her virtue from the amorous advances of her master, created a furore on its publication in 1740. The reading public was split into two factions: those who accepted the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Prepare to be captivated by "Pamela," a timeless tale of love, virtue, and resilience. Samuel Richardson's groundbreaking novel introduces Pamela Andrews, a young servant whose unwavering morals are tested...

Now first published in order to cultivate the Principles of Virtue and Religion in the Minds of the Youth of Both Sexes.A Narrative which has its Foundation in Truth and Nature; and at the same time that it agreeably entertains, by a Variety of...