Clarissa by Samuel Richardson
Or, the History of a Young Lady
The novel revolves around the beautiful and virtuous Clarissa Harlowe, a young woman from a wealthy family who is pursued by the villainous Robert Lovelace. Despite her attempts to maintain her virtue and independence, she is tricked into running away with Lovelace and is subsequently held against her will. Lovelace's relentless pursuit and Clarissa's steadfast resistance culminate in her tragic end, making the novel a complex exploration of power, morality, and the vulnerability of women in society.
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- Published
- 1748
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1500-1600
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Clarissa, Or, The History Of A Young Lady
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This book is on the following 15 lists:
- 14th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 33rd on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 50th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 100th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 545th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- C.K. Shorter List of Best 100 Novels (The Bookman February 1898)
- Famous Authors Name Their Favorite Novels(from 1915) (New York Times)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)