Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Fanny Burney

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Author Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
Title Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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