Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 462 Richardson, Samuel 1689 1761 Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 Produced by Julie C. Sparks and David Widger "Clarissa Harlowe; or the History of a Young Lady — Volume 5" by Samuel Richardson is a novel written in the early 18th century, continuing the complex narrative surrounding the character of Clarissa Harlowe. This volume delves into the convoluted relationships and emotional turmoil faced by Clarissa, particularly in her dealings with the manipulative Lovelace and her own family. The story exposes themes of love, deception, social dynamics, and personal integrity, particularly as Clarissa navigates her tumultuous feelings toward Lovelace while grappling with familial pressures. The opening of the fifth volume introduces a series of letters that illustrate the evolving dynamics between Clarissa, Lovelace, and their circle. Lovelace's letters portray his cunning manipulations and insatiable desires, as he exploits Clarissa's emotions while professing a complicated affection for her. Clarissa, on the other hand, feels conflicting emotions of love and dread, reflecting on her moral standing and the societal constraints imposed upon her. As the letters progress, the reader witnesses the tension rise with Lovelace’s deliberate strategies to win Clarissa's trust against her resistance, foreshadowing the poignant struggles she will face as the narrative unfolds. The exchange of letters captures the essence of both characters' psychological states, setting the stage for further conflict and development in this intricate tale of virtue and vice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Psychological fiction Epistolary fiction Conflict of generations -- Fiction Kidnapping victims -- Fiction Young women -- Crimes against -- Fiction Rape victims -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 712052 2025-10-05T05:03:26.045485 text/html 706155 2024-10-28T18:03:51 text/html 346404 2025-10-05T05:03:36.380467 application/epub+zip 360418 2025-10-05T05:03:29.637510 application/epub+zip 322749 2025-10-05T05:03:28.313497 application/epub+zip 692124 2025-10-05T05:03:41.374424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 660354 2025-10-05T05:03:35.500468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 595195 2022-09-05T09:58:19.662986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612898 2025-10-05T05:03:24.751496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 592984 2024-10-28T18:03:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17895 2025-10-05T05:03:41.502401 application/rdf+xml 22985 2025-10-05T05:03:28.826460 image/jpeg 4802 2025-10-05T05:03:28.569476 image/jpeg 339025 2025-10-05T05:03:26.097476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia