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 Richardson, Samuel 1689-1761

Fine copies in the original gilt-blocked, moiré 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. 1 Kg.