Bøger af Samuel Richardson

""Clarissa Harlowe V8: Or, The History Of A Young Lady"" is a novel by Samuel Richardson that tells the story of a young woman named Clarissa Harlowe. The book is the eighth volume in the series and follows Clarissa as she navigates the challenges of 18th century English society. Clarissa is a virtuous and intelligent young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. She is determined to maintain her integrity and refuses to be coerced into a loveless marriage. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the role of women in society. Throughout the book, Clarissa faces numerous obstacles and challenges, including the machinations of her family and the manipulations of her suitor. The novel is a powerful exploration of the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society and the importance of maintaining one's integrity and sense of self. Overall, ""Clarissa Harlowe V8: Or, The History Of A Young Lady"" is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a powerful and moving story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating a society that is often hostile to women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Robert Lovelace, an 18th century rake, follows "The Rake's Creed" in his quest to corrupt Clarissa Harlowe, a young lady of high reputation and esteem, and the only lady in England who seems to have the strength to resist the humor and charms of Mr. Lovelace. This collection of letters includes reconstructed letters alluded to in the original nine volumes, corrects dates, and as Mr. Lovelace writes, "As it is my intention, in all my reflections, to avoid repeating, at least dwelling upon, what I have before written to thee," we have done him justice by removing his repetitive reflections. This book is a companion to Samuel Richardson's classic novel, Clarissa Harlowe; or the History of a Young Lady.

Noel D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Auvergne: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Samuel Richardson and first published in 1869. The novel tells the story of Noel D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Auvergne, a young man who is forced to flee his home in France after being falsely accused of a crime. He travels to England, where he encounters a variety of characters and experiences a range of adventures.Throughout the novel, Noel is portrayed as a brave and virtuous young man who is determined to clear his name and restore his reputation. He is aided in his quest by a number of sympathetic characters, including a wealthy merchant and his daughter, a kind-hearted clergyman, and a group of loyal friends.As Noel navigates the challenges of life in England, he must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with the trauma of his past. Along the way, he falls in love with the merchant's daughter and must navigate the complexities of their relationship.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in 19th-century England and France, as well as for its exploration of themes such as justice, forgiveness, and redemption. It is considered a classic work of English literature and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Samuel Richardson's massive seven volume history appeared in 1754, and even Jane Austen could not resist the charms of Sir Charles Grandison. The book is referenced in Northanger Abbey, and Austen herself re-wrote Sir Charles Grandison for an audience of her peers. Now, in the 21st century, The History of Charles Grandison has once again been edited, revised, and modernized. Sir Charles Grandison rescues Miss Harriet Byron from a vile plot. However, he must untangle past intrigues before his history joins his future.

Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), renowned master printer and celebrated English novelist, wrote hundreds of letters during his lifetime. The Cambridge Edition of the Correspondence of Samuel Richardson is the first complete edition of these letters. This volume contains his correspondences, many published for the first time, with three very different young women, all seeking to find their voice within family and society while corresponding with a celebrated author and moralist. Sarah Wescomb and Frances Grainger, two young, unmarried correspondents, sought paternal advice from the middle-aged author and in the process contested stances taken in his novels. Laetitia Pilkington, an accused adulteress, offers poignant glimpses into an impoverished woman's struggles to survive in Grub Street. The scholarly apparatus in this volume provides ample information about these three women's lives and their milieu, giving fascinating insights into eighteenth-century English social and literary history.

Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) was a highly regarded printer and influential novelist when he produced his final work of fiction, The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753). Like his other novels, it was written in epistolary form, reflecting his lifelong interest in letter writing and the letter as a genre. Covering the period 1750-1754, many of these fully annotated letters are published from manuscript for the first time, or have been restored to their complete original form. Recording Richardson's relationships with leading cultural figures including Samuel Johnson, Colley Cibber and Elizabeth Carter, the volume reveals his support for other authors while struggling to complete his own 'story of a Good Man'. This publishing saga also incorporates Richardson's responses to the Irish piracy of his novel, and his exchanges with anonymous fans, including those who attacked the novel's tolerance for Catholicism and those who pleaded for a sequel.

Samuel Richardson (1689-1761), among the most important and influential English novelists, was also a prolific letter writer. Beyond its extraordinary range, his correspondence holds special interest as that of a practising epistolary novelist, who thought long and hard about the letter as a form. The Cambridge Edition of the Correspondence of Samuel Richardson is the first complete edition of his letters. The present volume contains his correspondences with Dr George Cheyne and Thomas Edwards, linked not only by their pronounced medical content but also by their generally unguarded character. An early admirer of Richardson's Pamela (1740-41), Cheyne elicits some of the novelist's most significant statements concerning his own literary practice and tastes. Edwards, an astute literary critic as well as notable sonneteer, draws Richardson into expressing some remarkable insights as a close reader of poetry and prose.