Clarissa, Or, The History of a Young Lady

Clarissa, Or, The History of a Young Lady by Samuel Richardson is an epistolary novel that unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between the characters, offering a rich and intimate portrayal of their inner thoughts and emotions. At its heart, the novel follows the tragic story of Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous and principled young woman whose life becomes entangled in a web of deceit, manipulation, and betrayal.