Regency Romance Classics – Fanny Burney Collection (eBook)
3386 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773243-3 (EAN)
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Fanny Burney, also known as Frances Burney, was a renowned English writer of the 18th century, whose literary work primarily comprises novels, plays, and letters. Born on June 13, 1752, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, she was the daughter of the historian and musician Dr. Charles Burney. Showing a natural talent for the written word, Burney first gained critical acclaim with her debut novel, 'Evelina, or The History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World' (1778), which was published anonymously due to the societal norms constraining female authors at the time. The novel received praise for its witty examination of social customs and its satirical depiction of aristocratic society. Burney's subsequent novels, including 'Cecilia, or Memoirs of an Heiress' (1782) and 'Camilla, or A Picture of Youth' (1796), continued to explore themes of women's experiences and the challenges of navigating the social hierarchy of her day. Her works are considered precursors to the Regency Romance genre, influencing later authors, including Jane Austen. Burney's unique literary style, blending comedy of manners with sharp social commentary, has been celebrated for its innovative depiction of the trials and tribulations of female protagonists. In addition to her novels, Burney's plays and extensive journals offer valuable insight into the life and perspectives of a pioneering female writer in a predominantly male-dominated literary landscape.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Schlagworte | 18th-Century England • 18th century Literature • Balzac • Bridgerton • British women writers • Brontë • Classic Literature • Classic romantic heroines • Dangerous Liaisons • early english novels • Fanny Burney novels • female authorship • gender roles • Historical Romance • historical romance books • Literary pioneer • literature of manners • Little Women • Madame Bovary • Normal People • patriarchal society • Regency era novels • regency period • Regency Romance • reminders of him • romantic fiction classics • satirical prose • Social commentary • social customs fiction • The Elegance of the Hedgehog • The Midnight Library • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo • the song of achilles • They Both Die at the End |
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