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  • Clement Knox has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of February 14, 2020.
  • Clement Knox has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 14, 2020.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 14, 2020.
  • The 3 books Clement Knox has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 14, 2020: 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 .., Eugene Onegin and Pamela.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Clement Knox aired on February 14, 2020.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Clement Knox appeared on The Book Review in an episode titled A History of Seduction to discuss classic literature and historical seduction narratives. Clement Knox examined Samuel Richardson's famous novels, including Pamela and Clarissa, noting humorously that anyone named Pamela at the time was essentially forced to read Samuel Richardson. He further discussed how Samuel Richardson's name is checked in Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, connecting the English epistolary tradition to Russian literature and noting that characters of the era were all obsessed with Lord Byron. Through these literary references, Clement Knox highlighted the interconnected nature of European romantic and seduction narratives, demonstrating how classic authors like Samuel Richardson and Alexander Pushkin influenced cultural attitudes toward private life, morality, and courtship. His discussion offered listeners a broad historical perspective on how literary figures engaged with the complex conventions of romance, social conduct, and emotional distress across different centuries and national traditions.

Books recommended by Clement Knox

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  1. 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 ..

    Samuel Richardson · Discussed · 1 episode

    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.

    Discussed
    “they had read pamer and Clarissa Richardson his name checked in Eugene andan”
    The Book Review A History of Seduction 2020-02-14 Listen at 15:02
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Eugene Onegin

    Alexander Pushkin · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Richardson his name checked in Eugene andan and of course they were all obsessed with Byron”
    The Book Review A History of Seduction 2020-02-14 Listen at 15:04
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Pamela

    Samuel Richardson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded by Samuel Richardson is a pioneering 18th-century epistolary novel that tells the story of a devoted maidservant defending her virtue against her master, who eventually marries her.

    Discussed
    “at the time if your name Pamela you're essentially forced to read Samuel Richardson so you know it comes with the”
    The Book Review A History of Seduction 2020-02-14 Listen at 9:43
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
A History of SeductionThe Book Review2020-02-143