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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.)
Author: Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
EBook No.: 5826
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 343
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
EBook No.: 5826
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 343
Language: English
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
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.