Cover of Clarissa; or, The history of a young lady: comprehending the most important concerns of private life; and particularly shewing the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children, in relation to marriage ..

Book · 1748 · Fiction

Clarissa; or, The history of a young lady: comprehending the most important concerns of private life; and particularly shewing the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children, in relation to marriage ..

by Samuel Richardson · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Clarissa; or, The history of a young lady by Samuel Richardson is an expansive epistolary novel detailing the tragic story of a virtuous young woman whose attempts to escape forced marriage lead to severe distress and downfall. The classic work has remained a subject of scholarly discussion regarding the origins of the novel and historical publishing practices. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled "A History of Seduction" broadcast on July 18, 2024, Clement Knox mentioned Samuel Richardson's famous novels while discussing historical reading habits and the Russian literary tradition, noting that historical figures had read Richardson's works. Furthermore, in an episode titled "The Invention of the Index" released on the exact same date, guest Dennis Duncan discussed the technical aspects of the author's publishing history, noting that Samuel Richardson actually wrote an index for the book. These podcast references highlight the enduring historical footprint of Richardson's massive epistolary creation, demonstrating how his narrative techniques and unusual authorial choices continue to fascinate contemporary scholars of literary history and the evolution of book culture.

Who recommended it

Clement Knox — 1 mention
Discussed
“they had read pamer and Clarissa Richardson his name checked in Eugene andan”
Dennis Duncan — 1 mention
Discussed
“he writes an index for Isa”

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