Clarissa: A Novel; Volume 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022265691)

First published in 1748, Clarissa is one of the most beloved and enduring novels in the English language. The story follows the eponymous heroine as she struggles to resist the advances of the rakish Lovelace, who seeks to seduce and ruin her. Richardson's prose is renowned for its sensitivity and psychological depth, and his portrayal of Clarissa's plight remains as poignant today as ever.

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