EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 16 MIN
042 - Letter XLI
from Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 1 · host Samuel Richardson
In the captivating tale of Clarissa Harlowe, we meet a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the web of her familys newfound wealth and their ambitions for social elevation. As her relatives pressure her to marry the wealthy but unfeeling Roger Solmes, Clarissas spirit remains unyielding. Determined to preserve her autonomy and moral integrity, she is lured by the charming yet cunning Lovelace into a daring escape. Yet, unlike many of her contemporaries, Clarissa dreams not of marriage but of a peaceful life of independence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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In the captivating tale of Clarissa Harlowe, we meet a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the web of her familys newfound wealth and their ambitions for social elevation. As her relatives pressure her to marry the wealthy but unfeeling Roger Solmes, Clarissas spirit remains unyielding. Determined to preserve her autonomy and moral integrity, she is lured by the charming yet cunning Lovelace into a daring escape. Yet, unlike many of her contemporaries, Clarissa dreams not of marriage but of a peaceful life of independence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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