Evelina è il capolavoro di Fanny Burney, una delle madri del romanzo inglese, che con la sua opera ha ispirato autori come Jane Austen e William Makepeace Thackeray. Figlia non riconosciuta di Lord Belmont, Evelina viene allevata in campagna sotto le amorevoli cure del reverendo Villars. A diciassette anni, invitata da alcuni amici a Londra, viene introdotta alla vita mondana e ai divertimenti dell’epoca. Ed è proprio durante una festa da ballo che la giovane conosce Lord Orville, uomo nob...

This precursor to the works of Jane Austen and Maria Edgeworth takes a witty look at romance and womanhood in eighteenth-century high society.Denied by her aristocratic libertine father and raised by a clergyman in the English countryside, Evelina Anville is a stranger to fashionable London society. But with the arrival of her eighteenth year comes the time for her formal debut, whether or not she—or London—is ready. Through a series of societal faux pas, Evelina le...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: "Evelina" is the unacknowledged, but legitimate daughter of a dissipated English aristocrat, thus raised in rural seclusion until her 17th year. Through a series of humorous events that take place in London and the resort town of Hotwells, near Bristol, Evelina learns to navigate the complex layers of 18th-century society and earn the love of a distinguished nobleman. "Ce...

Codependence: The Dance of Wounded Souls has been called "one of the truly transformational works of our time" - and it's author Robert Burney referred to as "a metaphysical Stephen Hawking." A counselor/coach and Spiritual Teacher whose work has been compared to John Bradshaw's "except much more spiritual" and described as "taking inner child healing to a new level" - Robert in his book combines Twelve Step Recovery Principles, Metaphysical Truth, and Native American Spirituality with qua...

Frances Burney's "The Collected Works of Fanny Burney" showcases the transformative power of her literary voice in the 18th century. This comprehensive compilation presents her novels, plays, and journals, reflecting a profound exploration of women's societal roles, identity, and emotional depth through a combination of satirical wit and poignant introspection. Burney's epistolary style and vivid characterization place her within the rich context of the period's burgeoning novelistic form,...

Four novels by Fanny Burney, plus her Diary and Letters, with links to every chapter and letter. This file includes Evelina (1778), Cecilia (1782), Camilla (1796), The Wanderer (1814), plus The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay. According to Wikipedia: "Frances Burney (13 June 1752 6 January 1840) ... was a novelist, diarist and playwright. In total, she wrote four novels, eight plays, one biography and twenty volumes of journals and letters."

According to Wikipedia: "Evelina or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World is a novel written by English author Frances Burney and first published in 1778. It was first published anonymously, but its authorship was revealed by the poet George Huddesford in what Burney called a "vile poem. . In this 3-volume epistolary novel, title character Evelina is the unacknowledged but legitimate daughter of a dissipated English aristocrat, thus raised in rural seclusion until her 17th ...

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Raised in seclusion until her seventeenth birthday, Evelina is exposed to London society for the first time while in the company of the fashionable Lady Howard. Evelina’s lack of aristocratic upbringing quickly becomes apparent, but undaunted by her lack of awareness of the customs and conventions of eighteenth-century London, Evelina strives to win the love of established nobleman Lord Orville.Published anonymously, Frances Burney’s Evelina is a satirical novel that conve...

The Complete Novels of Frances Burney presents a rich tapestry of 18th-century societal mores, intricately woven through her distinctive narrative style. Burney's works, including the seminal "Evelina" and "Camilla," showcase her keen observational skills, deft characterizations, and innovative use of epistolary form, providing a sharp critique of gender roles and class structures. Her prose combines wit and pathos, reflecting a nuanced understanding of her characters' psychological landsc...

Frances Burney's "Cecilia" intricately weaves the complexities of society, class, and romance in 18th-century England. As a novel of manners, Burney employs sharp social observation and lively dialogue to explore the challenges faced by her protagonist, Cecilia Beverly, a young heiress navigating a world rife with duplicity and deception. Through a series of engaging episodes and character interactions, the narrative critiques the social structures of its time, blending humor with poignant...

The Wanderer is the historical tale with Gothic overtones set during the 1790s about a mysterious woman who attempts to support herself while hiding her identity. The novel focuses on the difficulties faced by women as they strive for economic and social independence. Frances Burney (1752-1840) was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. She is best known for her novels Evelina, Cecilia, Camilla and The Wanderer. Burney's novels explore the lives of English aristocrats, and ...