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Clarissa
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ISBN13: 9781023312608
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Clarissa: Preface, Hints of Prefaces and Postscript by Samuel Richardson is a landmark 18th-century epistolary novel exploring themes of virtue, morality, and victimization. Through a series of letters, Richardson crafts a psychological drama centered on the experiences of a rape victim. This meticulously prepared edition includes the original Preface, Hints of Prefaces, and Postscript, offering readers a complete and contextualized understanding of Richardson's intent and the novel's historical significance. A powerful and enduring work of literary fiction, Clarissa delves into the complexities of human character and the societal pressures faced by women, making it a compelling read for those interested in exploring the depths of psychological fiction and the enduring power of the epistolary form.
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