Samuel Richardson Bücher

Reproduktion des Originals: Clarissa Harlowe von Samuel Richardson

Pamela - Die belohnte Tugend ist ein unveranderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1772. Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernahrung, Medizin und weiteren Genres.Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur.Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitaten erhaltlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bucher neu und tragt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch fur die Zukunft bei."

The narrative centers on Clarissa Harlowe, a beautiful young woman striving for virtue amidst her family's ambitions to ascend the social ladder. As they pursue aristocratic status, her family's actions increasingly undermine her ideals, leading to a tragic conflict. This lengthy novel explores themes of virtue, societal pressures, and the consequences of familial aspirations, painting a poignant portrait of a heroine caught in a struggle between personal integrity and external expectations.

The book highlights the scarcity and rising costs of early literature from the 1900s and earlier. Pomona Press addresses this issue by republishing these classic works in affordable, high-quality modern editions, preserving the original text and artwork. This initiative aims to make timeless literature accessible to a wider audience while honoring its historical significance.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, which has become rare and costly. Pomona Press aims to make these timeless works accessible again by offering high-quality, modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork, catering to readers who appreciate historical literature.

Pamela in Her Exalted Condition follows the heroine of Richardson's hugely popular first novel into married life. In the process, he explores both the experience of women beyond the stage of courtship and provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural life of the mid eighteenth century. The first ever scholarly edition of the novel, this volume features a critically edited text, general and textual introductions, full annotations and textual apparatus. Appendices describe all the editions published in Richardson's lifetime as well as early nineteenth-century editions. The original illustrations from the popular octavo edition of 1742 and Richardson's index are reproduced. The publication of this novel in the Cambridge edition allows the sequel to Pamela to take its rightful place in the critical study of Richardson's development as a novelist.

Clarissa Harlowe, facing family pressure to marry a man she despises, is deceived into eloping with the charming yet unscrupulous Robert Lovelace. As she navigates her new life under his protection, Lovelace's true nature emerges, revealing his manipulative tendencies and brutal advances. Despite his untrustworthiness, Clarissa is drawn to his charisma, struggling with her moral integrity and hidden desires. The narrative explores themes of love, manipulation, and the complexities of virtue amidst a tumultuous relationship.

The epistolary format reveals the complex dynamics between Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous young woman, and the manipulative Robert Lovelace, who pursues her with cunning intent. Through letters, the novel explores themes of virtue, desire, and the reliability of perspective, presenting Clarissa as a multifaceted heroine who embodies both rationality and passion. Her compelling journey has captivated readers since its initial release in the 18th century, highlighting the enduring power of her character and the moral dilemmas she faces.