Evelina (eBook)
375 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701948-0 (EAN)
Frances Burney (1752-1840), also known as Fanny Burney and after her marriage as Madame d'Arblay, was an esteemed English novelist, diarist, and playwright. Born in King's Lynn, England, she was the third of six children to the historian and musician Dr. Charles Burney. Frances Burney gained literary fame in her thirties with the publication of her first novel, 'Evelina, or The History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World' (1778). Evelina, noted for its vivid depiction of London society and its sharp critique of social structure and courtship, cemented Burney's reputation as a writer of wit and social insight. Her epistolary novel was praised for its narrative style and the complex, relatable characters that resonated strongly with eighteenth-century readers. Burney's literary style combines satire with an empathetic portrayal of female experiences, an innovative approach at a time when women authors were not readily accepted. She published several other works, including 'Cecilia' (1782), 'Camilla' (1796), and 'The Wanderer' (1814), all of which contributed to the development of the novel of manners. In addition to her literary accomplishments, Burney's extensive diaries, chronicling her personal and professional life in Georgian England, provide invaluable insights into the literary culture of the era and the day-to-day experiences of a female author in a male-dominated society. Her work and life left a lasting mark on the literature of her time, with her novels influencing later writers such as Jane Austen. Burney's contributions to literature and her pioneering role as a female writer have thus solidified her place in the pantheon of English literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik | |
Schlagworte | 1770s works • 18th Century English Literature • 18th century london • British Literature • British romance novels • classic women authors • collections • Collections of letters • Collective works • Coming of Age • cultural norms • Culture • epistolary novels • Evelina Frances Burney • female protagonist • female writers in history • Fiction • Frances Burney literature • historical fiction • historical fiction classics • Humanities • Humorous narrative • Letters • manners and etiquette fiction • Novels • Regency era • Social satire • Social satire fiction • Women Writers |
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