The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Fanny Burney
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| Author | Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 |
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| Title | The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marjorie Fulton and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1" by Fanny Burney is a collection of personal writings that recount the author's experiences and observations during the late 18th century. The work introduces Frances Burney, who later becomes celebrated for her novels like "Evelina," as she navigates the complexities of life in both literary circles and the royal court. The diary presents rich insights into the social and literary landscapes of her time, highlighting her interactions with notable figures such as Dr. Johnson and George III. The opening of this volume outlines Burney's early life, detailing her upbringing in a musical family and her initial foray into writing. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the moment she achieves fame with the publication of her first novel, "Evelina," and follows her as she grapples with newfound popularity and the changes it incurs in her social life. This section also hints at her future struggles as she is drawn into court life, where her writing ambitions clash with the demands of her royal duties. Overall, the beginning paints a vivid portrait of a young woman caught between her literary aspirations and the constraints of her society, setting the stage for deeper explorations in subsequent entries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 18th century -- Diaries |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Diaries |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5826 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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