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Fanny Burney is an English author of novels and plays. Her book Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World is one of her works. The narrative follows Evelina, the main heroine, as she negotiates the difficulties and social complexity of affluent society in 18th-century England. The work, which is written in the style of Evelina's journal, gives a thorough and personal description of her experiences when she first joins society. A young woman named Evelina, who is unrecognized and orphaned, is brought to London's aristocratic society. She comes across a variety of personalities, each of whom represents distinct socioeconomic strata and moral perspectives. Burney examines topics like love, courting, class, etiquette, and the place of women in society via Evelina's interactions. Evelina by Fanny Burney had a big impact on manners books and coming-of-age stories that came after it.

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      Publisher: Double 9 Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/07/2023
      ISBN13: 9789358592139, 978-9358592139
      ISBN10: 9358592133
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Fanny Burney is an English author of novels and plays. Her book Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World is one of her works. The narrative follows Evelina, the main heroine, as she negotiates the difficulties and social complexity of affluent society in 18th-century England. The work, which is written in the style of Evelina's journal, gives a thorough and personal description of her experiences when she first joins society. A young woman named Evelina, who is unrecognized and orphaned, is brought to London's aristocratic society. She comes across a variety of personalities, each of whom represents distinct socioeconomic strata and moral perspectives. Burney examines topics like love, courting, class, etiquette, and the place of women in society via Evelina's interactions. Evelina by Fanny Burney had a big impact on manners books and coming-of-age stories that came after it.

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