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Clarissa

Or, The History of a Young Lady

Book • 1748

Samuel Richardson

Clarissa, written by Samuel Richardson, is a renowned epistolary novel that delves into the complexities of love, power, and personal freedom.

The story centers on Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous young woman caught in a web of familial conflict and romantic intrigue, as she navigates societal pressures and the manipulations of the unscrupulous Robert Lovelace.

The novel culminates in a tragic conclusion, emphasizing the devastating consequences of Lovelace's actions and the societal constraints faced by women.

Mentioned by

Benjamin McEvoy

Sean Philip Cooper

Shannon Chamberlain

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the notable novelist who bailed Johnson out of debtor's prison and author of a famous novel.

650. London’s Golden Age: The Mad Life of Dr Johnson (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Madeline Grant

as a contrast to Austen's restrained moral messages, where characters are often punished for misdeeds.

Bondi attack: understanding Islamism & the causes of anti-Semitism

Mentioned by

Benjamin McEvoy

as an example of a year-long epistolary reading project that can align chapters to dates in the narrative.

Ep 90 - How to Live the Great Books: Life-Changing Reading Habits

Mentioned by

Martin Amis

in relation to his views on violence.

Martin Amis on Love, Loss and Death

Mentioned by

Martin Amis

in a discussion about the impact of reading and empathy.

Martin Amis on Love, Loss and Christopher Hitchens

Mentioned by Greg LeBlanc as a book assigned by a professor to be read in a couple of days.

583. Reflections on Literature's Enduring Role in Human Experience feat. Arnold Weinstein

Mentioned in relation to Cosimo reading to a desperate brigand.

The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino

Mentioned by

Shannon Chamberlain

when referring to Samuel Richardson's preface and the moral lesson.

Shanon Chamberlain: what is a novel?

Mentioned by

Sean Philip Cooper

as a big novel from the 1700s, written by the same author as Pamela.

CR Episode 277: Tristram Shandy, Part VIII

Mentioned in relation to consent and victimization in 18th-century novels.

Zoë McGee, "Courting Disaster: Reading Between the Lines of the Regency Novel" (Manchester UP, 2025)

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