The History Of Clarissa Harlowe V4: In A Series Of Letters

By Samuel Richardson

Book Overview

The History of Clarissa Harlowe V4: In A Series of Letters by Samuel Richardson is a novel that tells the story of Clarissa Harlowe, a young woman who is forced to choose between two suitors. The novel is written in the form of letters, with each chapter consisting of letters written by various characters in the story.Clarissa Harlowe is a beautiful and virtuous young woman who is admired by many. She is courted by two men, Robert Lovelace and Mr. Solmes. Lovelace is a charming and wealthy man who is determined to win Clarissa's heart, while Solmes is a wealthy but dull man who is also interested in Clarissa.As the story unfolds, Clarissa must navigate the complex social and emotional landscape of 18th century England. She is torn between her love for Lovelace and her duty to her family, who want her to marry Solmes for his wealth and social status.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and social class, and is considered a classic of English literature. Richardson's writing style is characterized by his use of the epistolary form, which allows him to delve deeply into the thoughts and emotions of his characters.Overall, The History of Clarissa Harlowe V4: In A Series of Letters is a rich and complex novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and emotional world of 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163115266
• ISBN13: 9781163115268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"