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 ..

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"Clarissa" is an 18th-century epistolary novel by Samuel Richardson. The story is told through a series of letters that reveal Lovelace's love for Clarissa and her attitudes toward marriage. The novel explores themes of virtue, morality, and the challenges faced by women in a society that values social status and wealth. Through the correspondence between characters, the narrative unfolds with emotional depth and psychological complexity.