Clarissa Harlowe -Or- The History of a Young Lady -Vol. 1-

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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.