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Dive into this classic work and uncover the layers of intrigue that still captivate audiences today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce3158d233ad09db6b44b906134ad4b8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 7-Samuel Richardson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clarissa-harlowe-or-the-history-of-a-young-lady-volume-7-samuel-richardson--73558405</link><description><![CDATA["Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady" by Samuel Richardson delves into the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of love, virtue, and societal expectations. 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