Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5482
Book Description
This meticulously edited collection contains the complete novels of the great Frances Burney, as well as her plays, journals, diaries and essays, complemented with her biography. Burney's novels explore the lives of English aristocrats, and satirize their social pretensions and personal foibles, with an eye to larger questions such as the politics of female identity. She has gained critical respect in her own right, but she also foreshadowed such novelists of manners with a satirical bent as Jane Austen and Thackeray. Novels: Evelina Cecilia Camilla The Wanderer Plays: The Witlings Journals & Diaries: The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Other Works: Brief Reflections Relative to the French Emigrant Clergy Biography: Fanny Burney by Austin Dobson 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.
FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection
Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5482
Book Description
This meticulously edited collection contains the complete novels of the great Frances Burney, as well as her plays, journals, diaries and essays, complemented with her biography. Burney's novels explore the lives of English aristocrats, and satirize their social pretensions and personal foibles, with an eye to larger questions such as the politics of female identity. She has gained critical respect in her own right, but she also foreshadowed such novelists of manners with a satirical bent as Jane Austen and Thackeray. Novels: Evelina Cecilia Camilla The Wanderer Plays: The Witlings Journals & Diaries: The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Other Works: Brief Reflections Relative to the French Emigrant Clergy Biography: Fanny Burney by Austin Dobson 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.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5482
Book Description
This meticulously edited collection contains the complete novels of the great Frances Burney, as well as her plays, journals, diaries and essays, complemented with her biography. Burney's novels explore the lives of English aristocrats, and satirize their social pretensions and personal foibles, with an eye to larger questions such as the politics of female identity. She has gained critical respect in her own right, but she also foreshadowed such novelists of manners with a satirical bent as Jane Austen and Thackeray. Novels: Evelina Cecilia Camilla The Wanderer Plays: The Witlings Journals & Diaries: The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Other Works: Brief Reflections Relative to the French Emigrant Clergy Biography: Fanny Burney by Austin Dobson 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.
FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection: Complete Novels, A Play, Essays, Diary, Letters & Biography (Illustrated)
Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5487
Book Description
Frances Burney's 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive compilation of the author's works, including her complete novels, a play, essays, diary entries, letters, and biography, all of which are beautifully illustrated. Burney's literary style is characterized by wit, humor, and keen observations of 18th-century society, making her a significant figure in the development of the novel as a form of social commentary. The collection provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Burney's literary contributions and her place in the literary landscape of her time. The inclusion of various genres showcases Burney's versatility as a writer, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature. Frances Burney, as a prominent female novelist of the 18th century, drew from her own experiences as a woman living in a patriarchal society to create complex female characters and explore themes of identity, love, and marriage. Her unique perspective and ability to blend humor with social critique set her apart from her contemporaries and established her as a leading voice in English literature. The 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' is a testament to her enduring legacy. I highly recommend 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' to readers interested in exploring the works of a pioneering female author from the 18th century. Burney's insightful commentary on society and engaging storytelling make this collection a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 5487
Book Description
Frances Burney's 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive compilation of the author's works, including her complete novels, a play, essays, diary entries, letters, and biography, all of which are beautifully illustrated. Burney's literary style is characterized by wit, humor, and keen observations of 18th-century society, making her a significant figure in the development of the novel as a form of social commentary. The collection provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Burney's literary contributions and her place in the literary landscape of her time. The inclusion of various genres showcases Burney's versatility as a writer, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature. Frances Burney, as a prominent female novelist of the 18th century, drew from her own experiences as a woman living in a patriarchal society to create complex female characters and explore themes of identity, love, and marriage. Her unique perspective and ability to blend humor with social critique set her apart from her contemporaries and established her as a leading voice in English literature. The 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' is a testament to her enduring legacy. I highly recommend 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection' to readers interested in exploring the works of a pioneering female author from the 18th century. Burney's insightful commentary on society and engaging storytelling make this collection a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library.
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)
Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3780
Book Description
Frances Burney, known by her contemporaries as Fanny Burney, was a trailblazing female novelist whose works continue to captivate readers with their wit, social commentary, and emotional depth. 'The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)' brings together all of Burney's groundbreaking novels in one comprehensive volume. From the satirical 'Evelina' to the insightful 'Cecilia' and the emotionally powerful 'Camilla,' Burney's works showcase her unique voice and keen observation of human nature during the late 18th century. Her novels are characterized by their focus on female protagonists navigating the complexities of society, love, and family, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking reads for modern audiences. Burney's writing style is marked by a blend of humor, sentimentality, and acute social criticism, making her works both timeless classics and essential reflections of their era. Readers interested in exploring the works of one of the pioneering women writers of the time will find 'The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)' to be a rewarding and enlightening journey through the world of 18th-century English literature.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3780
Book Description
Frances Burney, known by her contemporaries as Fanny Burney, was a trailblazing female novelist whose works continue to captivate readers with their wit, social commentary, and emotional depth. 'The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)' brings together all of Burney's groundbreaking novels in one comprehensive volume. From the satirical 'Evelina' to the insightful 'Cecilia' and the emotionally powerful 'Camilla,' Burney's works showcase her unique voice and keen observation of human nature during the late 18th century. Her novels are characterized by their focus on female protagonists navigating the complexities of society, love, and family, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking reads for modern audiences. Burney's writing style is marked by a blend of humor, sentimentality, and acute social criticism, making her works both timeless classics and essential reflections of their era. Readers interested in exploring the works of one of the pioneering women writers of the time will find 'The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)' to be a rewarding and enlightening journey through the world of 18th-century English literature.
The Waverly Novels: 26 Books in One Volume - Complete Collection
Author: Walter Scott
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 14876
Book Description
Walter Scott's 'The Waverly Novels: 26 Books in One Volume - Complete Collection' is a monumental work of historical fiction that takes readers on an immersive journey through Scottish history, culture, and romance. The novels are written in Scott's signature picturesque style, combining vivid descriptions of landscapes with engaging storytelling that captures the essence of the different time periods depicted in the books. Set against the backdrop of the Jacobite risings and other key events in Scottish history, the novels offer a rich tapestry of characters and plotlines that showcase Scott's deep understanding of the human experience. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and Scottish literature. Walter Scott, a Scottish poet and novelist, was renowned for his contributions to the historical fiction genre and his role in reviving interest in Scottish culture and heritage. Born in 1771, Scott's upbringing in Scotland and his deep connection to his country's history and traditions inspired many of his works, including 'The Waverly Novels'. His meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the collection, providing readers with a vivid and authentic portrayal of Scottish life. I highly recommend Walter Scott's 'The Waverly Novels: 26 Books in One Volume - Complete Collection' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction and compelling narratives that transport them to different eras. This comprehensive collection showcases Scott's literary skill and deep knowledge of Scottish history, making it a timeless and captivating read for anyone interested in exploring the past through the lens of fiction.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 14876
Book Description
Walter Scott's 'The Waverly Novels: 26 Books in One Volume - Complete Collection' is a monumental work of historical fiction that takes readers on an immersive journey through Scottish history, culture, and romance. The novels are written in Scott's signature picturesque style, combining vivid descriptions of landscapes with engaging storytelling that captures the essence of the different time periods depicted in the books. Set against the backdrop of the Jacobite risings and other key events in Scottish history, the novels offer a rich tapestry of characters and plotlines that showcase Scott's deep understanding of the human experience. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and Scottish literature. Walter Scott, a Scottish poet and novelist, was renowned for his contributions to the historical fiction genre and his role in reviving interest in Scottish culture and heritage. Born in 1771, Scott's upbringing in Scotland and his deep connection to his country's history and traditions inspired many of his works, including 'The Waverly Novels'. His meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the collection, providing readers with a vivid and authentic portrayal of Scottish life. I highly recommend Walter Scott's 'The Waverly Novels: 26 Books in One Volume - Complete Collection' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction and compelling narratives that transport them to different eras. This comprehensive collection showcases Scott's literary skill and deep knowledge of Scottish history, making it a timeless and captivating read for anyone interested in exploring the past through the lens of fiction.
The Wanderer, Or, Female Difficulties
Author: Fanny Burney
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192837585
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Set in England during the period of the French Revolution, The Wanderer chronicles the ordeals of an ́emigr ́ee's escape from France and the Terror and her attempts to earn a living while guarding her own secrets. Tracing the heroine's progress through a cross-section of English working life, this novel covers various social issues--from racism, to feminism--in its critique of the English middle class.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192837585
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
Set in England during the period of the French Revolution, The Wanderer chronicles the ordeals of an ́emigr ́ee's escape from France and the Terror and her attempts to earn a living while guarding her own secrets. Tracing the heroine's progress through a cross-section of English working life, this novel covers various social issues--from racism, to feminism--in its critique of the English middle class.
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026881206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3769
Book Description
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. "Cecilia" is the tale about the trials and tribulations of a young upper class woman who must negotiate London society for the first time and who falls in love with a social superior. "Camilla" deals with the matrimonial concerns of a group of young people: Camilla Tyrold, her sisters Lavinia and Eugenia, and their cousin, the beautiful Indiana Lynmere. Focal is the love affair between Camilla herself and her eligible suitor, Edgar Mandlebert. They have many hardships, however, caused by misunderstandings and mistakes, in the path of true love. "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 satirize their social pretensions and personal foibles, with an eye to larger questions such as the politics of female identity. She has gained critical respect in her own right, but she also foreshadowed such novelists of manners with a satirical bent as Jane Austen and Thackeray.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026881206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3769
Book Description
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. "Cecilia" is the tale about the trials and tribulations of a young upper class woman who must negotiate London society for the first time and who falls in love with a social superior. "Camilla" deals with the matrimonial concerns of a group of young people: Camilla Tyrold, her sisters Lavinia and Eugenia, and their cousin, the beautiful Indiana Lynmere. Focal is the love affair between Camilla herself and her eligible suitor, Edgar Mandlebert. They have many hardships, however, caused by misunderstandings and mistakes, in the path of true love. "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 satirize their social pretensions and personal foibles, with an eye to larger questions such as the politics of female identity. She has gained critical respect in her own right, but she also foreshadowed such novelists of manners with a satirical bent as Jane Austen and Thackeray.
Journals and Letters
Author: Frances Burney
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141911050
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 943
Book Description
Novelist and playwright Frances (Fanny) Burney, 1752-1840, was also a prolific writer of journals and letters, beginning with the diary she started at fifteen and continuing until the end of her eventful life. From her youth in London high society to a period in the court of Queen Charlotte and her years interned in France with her husband Alexandre d'Arblay during the Napoleonic Wars, she captured the changing times around her, creating brilliantly comic and candid portraits of those she encountered - including the 'mad' King George, Samuel Johnson, Sir Joshua Reynolds, David Garrick and a charismatic Napoleon Bonaparte. She also describes, in her most moving piece, undergoing a mastectomy at fifty-nine without anaesthetic. Whether a carefree young girl or a mature woman, Fanny Burney's forthright, intimate and wickedly perceptive voice brings her world powerfully to life.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141911050
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 943
Book Description
Novelist and playwright Frances (Fanny) Burney, 1752-1840, was also a prolific writer of journals and letters, beginning with the diary she started at fifteen and continuing until the end of her eventful life. From her youth in London high society to a period in the court of Queen Charlotte and her years interned in France with her husband Alexandre d'Arblay during the Napoleonic Wars, she captured the changing times around her, creating brilliantly comic and candid portraits of those she encountered - including the 'mad' King George, Samuel Johnson, Sir Joshua Reynolds, David Garrick and a charismatic Napoleon Bonaparte. She also describes, in her most moving piece, undergoing a mastectomy at fifty-nine without anaesthetic. Whether a carefree young girl or a mature woman, Fanny Burney's forthright, intimate and wickedly perceptive voice brings her world powerfully to life.
Camilla
Author: Fanny Burney
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
ISBN: 019283908X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
First published in 1796, Camilla, Fanny Burney's third novel, proved to be an enormous popular success. It deals with the matrimonial concerns of a group of young people-Camilla Tyrold and her sisters, the daughters of a country parson, and their cousin Indiana Lynmere-and, in particular, with the love affair between Camilla herself and her eligible suitor, Edgar Mandlebert.
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
ISBN: 019283908X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
First published in 1796, Camilla, Fanny Burney's third novel, proved to be an enormous popular success. It deals with the matrimonial concerns of a group of young people-Camilla Tyrold and her sisters, the daughters of a country parson, and their cousin Indiana Lynmere-and, in particular, with the love affair between Camilla herself and her eligible suitor, Edgar Mandlebert.
Dr. Johnson & Fanny Burney
Author: Fanny Burney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
EVELINA
Author: Fanny 1752-1840 Burney
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362434030
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362434030
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.