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Clarissa
''Clarissa; or, The History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life. And Particularly Shewing, the Distresses that May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, In Relation to Marriage'' is an epistolary novel by English writer Samuel Richardson, published in 1748. It tells the tragic story of a young woman, Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. The Harlowes are a recently wealthy family whose preoccupation with increasing their standing in society leads to obsessive control of their daughter, Clarissa. It is considered one of the longest novels in the English language (based on estimated word count). It is generally regarded as Richardson's masterpiece. In 2015, the BBC ranked ''Clarissa'' 14th on its list of the 100 greatest British novels. In 2013 ''The Guardian'' included ''Clarissa'' among the 100 best novels written in English. Plot summary Robert Lovelace, a wealthy "libertine" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Richardson
Samuel Richardson (baptised 19 August 1689 – 4 July 1761) was an English writer and printer known for three epistolary novels: ''Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'' (1740), '' Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady'' (1748) and ''The History of Sir Charles Grandison'' (1753). He printed almost 500 works, including journals and magazines, working periodically with the London bookseller Andrew Millar. Richardson had been apprenticed to a printer, whose daughter he eventually married. He lost her along with their six children, but remarried and had six more children, of which four daughters reached adulthood, leaving no male heirs to continue the print shop. As it ran down, he wrote his first novel at the age of 51 and joined the admired writers of his day. Leading acquaintances included Samuel Johnson and Sarah Fielding, the physician and Behmenist George Cheyne, and the theologian and writer William Law, whose books he printed. At Law's request, Richardson printed some poems by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarissa (TV Series)
''Clarissa'' is a 1991 British period drama television miniseries starring Sean Bean, Saskia Wickham and Lynsey Baxter. It aired on the BBC in three episodes between 27 November and 11 December 1991. It was based on the novel ''Clarissa'' published in 1747-48 by Samuel Richardson Samuel Richardson (baptised 19 August 1689 – 4 July 1761) was an English writer and printer known for three epistolary novels: ''Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'' (1740), '' Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady'' (1748) and ''The History of .... It follows a virtuous young woman who is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who becomes obsessed with her. Plot The virtuous Clarissa (Wickham) inherits a fortune from her grandfather but gives it into the control of her jealous family. Clarissa is the image of a youthful, virtuous young woman. Lovelace (Bean) arrives to seduce Clarissa's sister Arabella (Baxter) and the two go out for a walk. Clarissa is also in the gardens and comes across t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Charles Grandison
''The History of Sir Charles Grandison'', commonly called ''Sir Charles Grandison'', is an epistolary novel by English writer Samuel Richardson first published in February 1753. The book was a response to Henry Fielding's ''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'', which parodied the morals presented in Richardson's previous novels. The novel follows the story of Harriet Byron who is pursued by Sir Hargrave Pollexfen. After she rejects Pollexfen, he kidnaps her, and she is only freed when Sir Charles Grandison comes to her rescue. After his appearance, the novel focuses on his history and life, and he becomes its central figure. Background The exact relationship between Fielding's ''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'' and Richardson's ''The History of Sir Charles Grandison'' cannot be known, but the character Charles Grandison was designed as a morally "better" hero than the character Tom Jones. In 1749, a friend asked Richardson "to give the world his idea of a good man and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth, Lady Echlin
Elizabeth, Lady Echlin (née Bellingham; 1704 – 1782) was an English writer, best known for her correspondence with Samuel Richardson, and for writing an alternative and less shocking ending to his novel ''Clarissa''. Personal life She was born Elizabeth Bellingham, daughter of William Bellingham and Elizabeth, née Spencer, and was baptised on 6 March 1704 at Rufford, Lancashire. Her father's family home had been Levens Hall in Westmoreland until this was sold in 1688. She married Sir Robert Echlin, 2nd Baronet (1699–1757), an Irishman of Scottish descent, in 1727, and they lived at his family home, Rush House, Dublin, near the small coastal town of Rush, County Dublin. The house had been built for the Ormond family; it passed to the Palmer family when Lady Echlin's daughter, also Elizabeth, married Francis Palmer, and burned down in 1827, to be rebuilt as the grand Kenure House, of which only the portico still stands. Echlin's entry in the ''Oxford Dictionary of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Bean
Sean Bean (born Shaun Mark Bean on 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of ''Romeo and Juliet'' in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series '' Sharpe'', which originally ran from 1993 to 1997. In 2020, Bean is also narrator of the BBC Radio 4 series ''Legacy of War'', exploring the impact of the Second World War on subsequent generations through interviews and oral history. Bean's film roles include '' Patriot Games'' (1992), '' GoldenEye'' (1995), '' Ronin'' (1998), ''Don't Say a Word'' (2001), ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy (2001–2003), ''Equilibrium'' (2002), '' National Treasure'' (2004), ''Troy'' (2004), '' Flightplan'' (2005), '' North Country'' (2005), '' The Island'' (2005), '' Silent Hill'' (2006), '' Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief'' (2010), ''Bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forced Seduction
Forced seduction is a theme found frequently in Western literature (mainly romance novels and soap operas) wherein man-on-woman rape eventually turns into a genuine love affair. A popular example is Luke and Laura from the American soap opera ''General Hospital''. The theme is also common in Thai soap operas where it was long taken for granted, until in 2014 the rape and murder of a thirteen-year-old girl led to a national outcry. Etymology The English word "rape" derives ultimately from the Latin verb ''rapere'', "to snatch, carry away, abduct". ''Raptio'' (in archaic or literary English rendered as ''rape'') is the Latin term referring to the large scale abduction of women, or kidnapping either for marriage or enslavement, particularly sexual slavery, something that was rather a common practice in many ancient cultures. In Roman law, ''raptus'' (or ''raptio'') meant primarily kidnapping or abduction; depicted often in the mythological "rape" of the Sabine women is a fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clara Barton
Clarissa Harlowe Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk. Since nursing education was not then very formalized and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy at a time before women had the right to vote. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973. Early life Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts, and was named after the titular character of Samuel Richardson's novel ''Clarissa''. Her father was Captain Stephen Barton, a member of the local militia and a selectman (politician) who inspired his daughter with patriotism and a broad humanitarian interest. He was a soldier under the command of General Anthony Wayne in his crusade against the Indigenous in the northwest. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Armitage (actor)
Richard Crispin Armitage (; born 22 August 1971) is an English actor. He received recognition in the UK with his first leading role as John Thornton in the British television programme '' North & South'' (2004). His role as dwarf king and leader Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's film trilogy adaptation of '' The Hobbit'' brought him international recognition. Other notable roles include John Proctor in Yaël Farber's stage production of Arthur Miller's ''The Crucible'', Francis Dolarhyde in the American TV series ''Hannibal'', Lucas North in the British TV drama '' Spooks'', John Porter in the British TV drama '' Strike Back'', Daniel Miller in the EPIX spy series '' Berlin Station'' and Guy of Gisborne in the British TV drama ''Robin Hood''. He voiced Trevor Belmont in the Netflix adaptation of ''Castlevania''. In 2020, he played the lead role in the Netflix miniseries '' The Stranger''. After graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saskia Wickham
Saskia Wickham (born 14 January 1967) is an English actress best known for playing Alex Wilton in the drama series ''Boon'' and Dr. Erica Matthews in the ITV television drama series ''Peak Practice'' between 1996 and 1998. Early and personal life Wickham is the daughter of English actor Jeffry Wickham and Claire Stewart. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to act. Sister of Rupert Wickham, an actor. Wickham is married to the television director Robert Bierman, and has four daughters. Career At the first annual Ian Charleson Awards in 1991, Wickham received a commendation for her 1990 performance as Sonya in ''Uncle Vanya'' at The Old Vic Theatre. She is best known nationally for playing Dr. Erica Matthews in the ITV television drama series ''Peak Practice'' between 1996 and 1998. Other major roles include Gunvor, the love interest of the main character, in '' Prince of Jutland'', who is tragically murdered when pregnant, Clarissa Harlowe in the BBC costume drama min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Longest Novels
This is a list of the novels over 500,000 words published through a mainstream publisher. Traditionally, '' Artamène ou le Grand Cyrus'' has been considered the longest novel, but it has been surpassed by at least one novel, or two depending on the criterion used to determine the length. Originally published (1649–1654) in ten parts, each part in three volumes, ''Artamène'' is generally attributed to Madeleine de Scudéry. Compiling a list of longest novels yields different results depending on whether pages, words, or characters are counted. Length of a book is typically associated with its size—specifically page count—leading many to assume the largest and thickest book equates to its length. Word count is a direct way to measure the length of a novel in a manner unaffected by variations of format and page size; however, translating the story into different languages and dialects results in different word counts. Comparison of methods There are at least three ways to de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epistolary Novel
An epistolary novel is a novel written as a series of letters. The term is often extended to cover novels that intersperse documents of other kinds with the letters, most commonly diary entries and newspaper clippings, and sometimes considered to include novels composed of documents even if they don't include letters at all. More recently, epistolaries may include electronic documents such as recordings and radio, blog posts, and e-mails. The word ''epistolary'' is derived from Latin from the Greek word ἐπιστολή ''epistolē'', meaning a letter (see epistle). In German, this type of novel is known as a Briefroman. The epistolary form can add greater realism to a story, because it mimics the workings of real life. It is thus able to demonstrate differing points of view without recourse to the device of an omniscient narrator. An important strategic device in the epistolary novel for creating the impression of authenticity of the letters is the fictional editor. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela; Or, Virtue Rewarded
''Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'' is an epistolary novel first published in 1740 by English writer Samuel Richardson. Considered one of the first true English novels, it serves as Richardson's version of conduct literature about marriage. ''Pamela'' tells the story of a fifteen-year-old maidservant named Pamela Andrews, whose employer, Mr. B, a wealthy landowner, makes unwanted and inappropriate advances towards her after the death of his mother. Pamela strives to reconcile her strong religious training with her desire for the approval of her employer in a series of letters and, later in the novel, journal entries all addressed to her impoverished parents. After various unsuccessful attempts at seduction, a series of sexual assaults, and an extended period of kidnapping, the rakish Mr. B eventually reforms and makes Pamela a sincere proposal of marriage. In the novel's second part Pamela marries Mr. B and tries to acclimatise to her new position in upper-class society. The full t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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