Evelina
Enriched edition. Or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the WorldBy Frances Burney
Length17h 50m
About this audiobook
Frances Burney's "Evelina" is a seminal work in the canon of 18th-century English literature, celebrated for its vivid portrayal of a young woman's journey from innocence to experience in London society. Written in the form of letters, the novel employs an epistolary style that not only offers intimate insights into Evelina's thoughts and feelings but also critiques the rigid class structures and social mores of the time. Burney skillfully navigates themes of identity, female virtue, and social mobility, employing wit and irony to reveal the complexities of societal expectations. This reflects the emerging voice of women's literature during the Enlightenment, drawing readers into both the personal and social dilemmas faced by her protagonist. Frances Burney, a prominent figure in the literary landscape of her era, was influenced by her own experiences in both the literary and social spheres of London. Born into a family of intellectuals, Burney's keen observations of society, including her connections with notable literary figures such as Samuel Johnson and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, provided a rich backdrop for her writing. Her own struggles with societal constraints and her desire for independence resonate throughout "Evelina," making it both a personal and universal tale of female agency. "Evelina" is highly recommended for readers interested in the intricacies of gender and society during the 18th century. Burney's innovative narrative style, combined with her sharp social commentary, offers an engaging exploration of the challenges faced by women in a rapidly changing world. This timeless novel not only entertains but also invites critical reflection on the nature of identity and societal roles, making it essential reading for fans of classical literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length17 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
48Letter XLII
2Introduction
49Letter XLIII
3Synopsis
50Letter XLIV
4Historical Context
51Letter XLV
5Original inscription
52Letter XLVI
Show all chaptersShow less
6Original preface
53Letter XLVII
7Letter I
54Letter XLVIII
8Letter II
55Letter XLIX
9Letter III
56Letter L
10Letter IV
57Letter LI
11Letter V
58Letter LII
12Letter VI
59Letter LIII
13Letter VII
60Letter LIV
14Letter VIII
61Letter LV
15Letter IX
62Letter LVI
16Letter X
63Letter LVII
17Letter XI
64Letter LVIII
18Letter XII
65Letter LIX
19Letter XIII
66Letter LX
20Letter XIV
67Letter LXI
21Letter XV
68Letter LXII
22Letter XVI
69Letter LXIII
23Letter XVII
70Letter LXIV
24Letter XVIII
71Letter LXV
25Letter XIX
72Letter LXVI
26Letter XX
73Letter LXVII
27Letter XXI
74Letter LXVIII
28Letter XXII
75Letter LXIX
29Letter XXIII
76Letter LXX
30Letter XXIV
77Letter LXXI
31Letter XXV
78Letter LXXII
32Letter XXVI
79Letter LXXIII
33Letter XXVII
80Letter LXXIV
34Letter XXVIII
81Letter LXXV
35Letter XXIX
82Letter LXXVI
36Letter XXX
83Letter LXXVII
37Letter XXXI
84Letter LXXVIII
38Letter XXXII
85Letter LXXIX
39Letter XXXIII
86Letter LXXX
40Letter XXXIV
87Letter LXXXI
41Letter XXXV
88Letter LXXXII
42Letter XXXVI
89Letter LXXXIII
43Letter XXXVII
90Letter LXXXIV
44Letter XXXVIII
91Analysis
45Letter XXXIX
92Reflection
46Letter XL
93Memorable Quotes
47Letter XLI
More from Frances Burney
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)Frances Burney140h 9m$1 · $0.00
CECILIAFrances Burney44h 55m$2 · $0.00
CamillaFrances Burney41h 42m$2 · $0.00
Fanny Burney - Sämtliche RomaneFrances Burney155h 47m$3 · $0.00
Evelina (Zusammengefasste Ausgabe)Frances Burney4h 20m$2
The Collected Works of Fanny BurneyFrances Burney203h$1 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated Edition)Frances Burney139h 23m$2 · $0.00
EvelinaFrances Burney17h 7m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)Frances Burney139h 23m$2 · $0.00
Sharp Tongues & Social Ambition – 3 Classic Satire NovelsFrances Burney, Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen39h 46m$1
CamillaFrances Burney52h 59m$2 · $0.00
Camilla (Zusammengefasste Ausgabe)Frances Burney11h 50m$2
Die größten Regency-LiebesromaneFrances Burney, Jane Austen, Marianne Ehrmann, Sophie Albrecht, Caroline von Wolzogen, Christian August Vulpius, Johanna Schopenhauer, Selma Lagerlöf, Benedikte Naubert, Anne Brontë, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hermann Stegemann, Stendhal, Levin Schücking, Gabriele D'Annunzio, Victor Hugo, Eufemia von Adlersfeld-Ballestrem, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre448h 18m$2 · $0.00
FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection: Complete Novels, A Play, Essays, Diary, Letters & Biography (Illustrated)Frances Burney202h 57m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky270h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Holy BibleKing James99h 50m$12 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Jules VerneJules Verne247h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Life of DaiDai Henwood, Jaquie Brown8h 2m$26 · $0.00
Poems of ParentingLoryn Brantz42m4 (1)$9 · $0.00
What If? 10th Anniversary EditionRandall Munroe7h 29m$23
Welcome to PawneeJim O'Heir6h 24m$24 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
Mapp & Lucia: Complete SeriesE. F. Benson59h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Chronicles of Barsetshire: (The Warden + Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset)Anthony Trollope140h 13m$1 · $0.00
Woman UninterruptedBrodie Kane7h 1m$24 · $0.00
Hot Cowgirl Sh*tLacie Evans2h 15m$15
The Complete Novels of Mark Twain - 12 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Mark Twain155h 29m$2 · $0.00
You Will Get Through This NightDaniel Howell6h 56m$24 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m$46 · $0.00
The Night Before Christmas at Dunder MifflinBrian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman6m$4 · $0.00
Pride & PrejudiceJane Austen14h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of SakiSaki, H. H. Munro52h 37m$2 · $0.00
Jungle UpNick Pirog10h 8m$20
The 13½ Lives of Captain BluebearWalter Moers16h 10m$28
Damon Runyon OmnibusDamon Runyon27h$2 · $0.00
Don Quixote (illustrated & annotated)Miguel de Cervantes44h 11m$1 · $0.00
WotchaKev Saunders14h 41m$8 · $0.00
You may also like
The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated)Frances Burney140h 9m$1 · $0.00
FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection: Complete Novels, A Play, Essays, Diary, Letters & Biography (Illustrated)Frances Burney202h 57m$2 · $0.00
The Collected Works of Fanny BurneyFrances Burney203h$1 · $0.00
EvelinaFrances Burney18h 15m$30
Evelina, or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World (Summarized Edition)Fanny Burney4h 13m$2
Regency Romance Classics – Fanny Burney CollectionFanny Burney138h 57m$2 · $0.00
Northanger AbbeyJane Austen9h 46m$15 · $0.00
EvelinaFrances Burney17h 7m$2 · $0.00
The Athelings or The Three GiftsMrs Oliphant17h 48m$2.30
Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the WorldFanny Burney17h 19m$1 · $0.00
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph Crosby Lincoln12h 59m$2 · $0.00
Lady AthlyneBram Stoker10h 24m$1 · $0.00
Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and MisdoingsRichard Marsh7h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Laird of Norlaw; A Scottish StoryMrs. Oliphant17h 8m$1 · $0.00
The Proof of the PuddingMeredith Nicholson10h 23m$2 · $0.00
TorchySewell Ford6h 50m$2 · $0.00
Northanger Abbey (Unabridged)Jane Austen8h 25m$2 · $0.00
The Lightkeeper's DaughtersJean E. Pendziwol9h 45m$29 · $0.00
Sons and DaughtersMrs. Oliphant3h 39m$2 · $0.00
In the Days of My YouthAmelia Ann Blanford Edwards16h 38m$2 · $0.00