Clarissa Harlowe Volume 5

In "Clarissa Harlowe" by Samuel Richardson, the titular heroine faces relentless pressure from her family to marry against her will, while her growing connection with the manipulative Lovelace pulls her into a web of deceit. Through an epistolary format, Clarissa’s letters reveal her unwavering virtue and inner strength as she resists societal expectations and fights for autonomy. Richardson delves deeply into themes of morality, oppression, and the constraints placed on women in 18th-century society. As Clarissa’s plight intensifies, the novel becomes a harrowing exploration of integrity, sacrifice, and the tragic cost of exploitation, blending psychological depth with poignant social critique.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Lydbog): 9781802564655

Release date

Lydbog: 1. april 2025