Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Fanny Burney
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"Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World" by Fanny Burney is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story follows the titular character, Evelina, a young woman who is navigating her entry into society and the complexities of life, love, and social norms in 18th-century England. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Evelina’s predicament as she prepares to embark on her
first visit to London, under the care of Mr. Villars, who has been her guardian. The letters exchanged between Lady Howard and Mr. Villars reveal tensions about Evelina’s uncertain status, her complicated family background, and the questionable intentions of those around her, particularly her grandmother, Madame Duval. The opening portion sets a tone of awareness and cautiousness as it captures Evelina's initial experiences and encounters, hinting at her naivety and the societal pressures she will face in her quest for acceptance and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 |
|---|---|
| Title | Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Socialites -- Fiction |
| Subject | Debutantes -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6053 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1694 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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