Episodi

  • Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter VI
    Oct 20 2026
    In which the gentle Clarissa recounts her family’s deliberations and their cautious consent to her visiting a dear friend, all amid the shadow of unwelcome attentions and domestic stratagems. The affectionate correspondence reveals the tender balance of protection, pride, and predicament that governs her movements and the intentions of those around her.
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    12 min
  • Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter IV
    Oct 19 2026
    In which Clarissa Harlowe recounts the increasing discord within her family occasioned by Mr. Lovelace’s visits and her brother’s vehement opposition to him, revealing a complicated rivalry marked by pride, resentment, and ill temper. She also shares the family’s divided impressions of Mr. Lovelace’s character and the consequences of their disputes, all set against the background of her grandfather’s careful estate provisions that honour her dutifulness and favour her future.
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    26 min
  • Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter I
    Oct 18 2026
    In which a concerned and affectionate friend writes at length to clarify the uneasy stir caused by a violent encounter involving the family and a gentleman named Lovelace, seeking a candid account of all preceding events to justify the young lady's conduct amidst public scrutiny. The letter reveals a delicate balance of familial tension, social expectations, and the painful burden of exemplary virtue thrust upon a young woman noted for her quiet benevolence.
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    8 min
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 2
    Oct 17 2026
    In which the company convenes to deliberate on the delicate subject of love’s first impressions and the prudent vigilance a young lady ought to maintain, lest hope blind her to prudence and caution. Amidst reflections on the follies of sudden affection and the advantages gentlemen take by flattering vanity, wholesome counsel is tendered to discern honourable intentions and to guard the heart with discretion and self-respect.
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    30 min
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 102 Part 1
    Oct 16 2026
    In which Mrs. B. graciously recounts a delicate conversation held among several young ladies of varied dispositions and their guardians, aiming to guide them towards prudence and virtue by reflecting upon their characters and the dangers to which their youth and inclinations expose them. Through thoughtful discourse and gentle reproofs, she offers observations on the perils of romance, the importance of honourable conduct, and the necessity of guardedness against the wiles of folly and false love.
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    30 min
  • Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter XI
    Oct 21 2026
    In which the young Miss Harlowe earnestly reflects upon the delicacies of her own heart and the proprieties of expressing preference among gentlemen, particularly considering the conduct and character of a certain Mr. Lovelace. She beseeches her dear friend to hold up a true mirror to her faults with kindness and honesty, that she might amend herself and sustain the honour of their friendship.
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    7 min
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 93
    Oct 13 2026
    In which a careful and considerate correspondent reflects upon the merits and challenges of home education for a young gentleman, particularly focusing on the qualifications requisite for a suitable tutor. With a delicate balance of respect and gentle critique, she muses on the virtues of various national educations while seeking the wisdom of her dear correspondent.
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    13 min
  • Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 90
    Oct 12 2026
    In which Pamela earnestly contemplates the early nurture of children, reflecting upon the virtues of health, simplicity, and natural care as advised by Mr. Locke, whilst sharing her observant experiences with a small school of young ones under her gentle supervision. With a modest and affectionate tone, she underscores the importance of patience and proper attention in the tenderest years, as the foundation of a life guided by goodness and virtue.
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    12 min