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Clarissa, or, The history of a young lady : comprehending the most important concerns of private life and particularly showing the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children in relation to marriage / published by the editor of Pamela, Samuel Richardson ; edited & with notes by Angus Ross ; introduced by Angus Wilson & illustrated by Simon Brett. Complete in 2 volumes
by Richardson, Samuel 1689-1761
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About This Item
London : Folio Society, 1993. Second Printing. Hardcover. Fine copies in the original gilt-blocked, moir� cloth, with an equally fine slipcase. The classic Folio Society design. An exceptional example; corners sharp with a tight, bright and clean impression. Literally as new. Physical description; 2 volumes (1533 pages), 25 unnumbered leaves of plates : music ; 26 cm. Notes; ""Clarissa was first published in serial form in 1747 and 1748"" -- Title page verso. ""The text used here was first published in 1985, and is reproduced by arrangement with Penguin Books."" -- Title page verso. Subjects; Women and literature England History 18th century. Epistolary fiction, English History and criticism. Rape in literature. English fiction.
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- Clarissa, or, The history of a young lady : comprehending the most important concerns of private life and particularly showing the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children in relation to marriage / published by the editor of Pamela, Samuel Richardson ; edited & with notes by Angus Ross ; introduced by Angus Wilson & illustrated by Simon Brett. Complete in 2 volumes
- Author
- Richardson, Samuel 1689-1761
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Publisher
- London : Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1993
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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