The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated) (eBook)

Frances Burney, also known as Fanny Burney, born on June 13, 1752, was an esteemed English novelist, diarist, and playwright. Her literary work offers a detailed, vivid insight into the upper-class society of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, making her one of the most distinguished female writers of that era. Burney's narrative style blends satirical wit with social examination, exploring the lives and roles of women with a sharpness that was ahead of her time. Her first novel, 'Evelina' (1778), brought her immediate fame with its fresh portrayal of a young woman's entrance into society. Burney's subsequent novels, such as 'Cecilia' (1782), 'Camilla' (1796), and 'The Wanderer' (1814), further cemented her position as a critical observer and commentator on the mores and values of her time. 'The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)' provides modern readers with an opportunity to appreciate the full breadth of her literary contributions. Although Burney's later life was shadowed by health issues and a painful mastectomy operation, her intellect and humor never dimmed. She continued to write and exert an influence over contemporary literary circles until her death on January 6, 1840. Burney's work not only entertained but also provided a framework through which the complexities of societal norms and women's lives could be scrutinized and understood.