Clarissa’s Accounts: Ephemeral History and the Eighteenth-Century Memorandum Book.

The article delves into the importance of memorandum books in Samuel Richardson's novel Clarissa, focusing on the protagonist's meticulous record-keeping for managing time and virtuous behavior. It explores how journal-keeping was viewed as a tool for self-improvement in the 18th century, drawing pa...

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Publicado en:Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation Vol. 64; no. 1/2; pp. 1 - 21
Autor principal: Yingst, Carlisle
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Publicado: University of Pennsylvania Press Spring/Summer2023
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        Imagination
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