The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. Victorian Classics, Including Evelina, Cecilia, Camilla & The Wanderer, With Author's BiographyBy Frances Burney
Length139h 23m
About this audiobook
Frances Burney's "The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated Edition)" offers a nuanced collection of her groundbreaking works, showcasing the evolution of the modern novel. Burney's literary style is characterized by her sharp wit, intricate characterizations, and penetrating social commentary, which brilliantly illuminate the complexities of 18th-century British society. As a precursor to the feminist novel, her narratives deftly explore themes of female agency, class distinctions, and the tension between personal desire and societal expectations. The inclusion of illustrations enriches the reading experience, allowing for a deeper engagement with the text. Frances Burney, a prominent literary figure of the late 18th century and early 19th century, paved the way for future novelists such as Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë. The daughter of a musicologist, Burney grew up in a culture of artistic expression, which sparked her own literary ambitions. Her keen observations of the lives and tribulations faced by women in her time, alongside her experiences in the salons of Georgian society, contributed to her unique voice in literature, making her works both personal and universal. For readers seeking to explore the intricacies of human relationships and the socio-political landscape of the era, Burney's complete novels are essential. This illustrated edition not only highlights her literary brilliance but also provides a valuable window into the evolving role of women in literature. Engaging and insightful, it is a must-read for those interested in the foundations of the novel and the representation of women in early literary history.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (136)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length139 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Novels of Fanny Burney (Illustrated Edition)
2Preface
3Letter 1: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
4Letter 2: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
5Letter 3: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
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6Letter 4: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
7Letter 5: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
8Letter 6: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
9Letter 7: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
10Letter 8: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
11Letter 9: Mr. Villars to Evelina
12Letter 10: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
13Letter 11: Evelina in Continuation
14Letter 12: Evelina in Continuation
15Letter 13: Evelina in Continuation
16Letter 14: Evelina in Continuation
17Letter 15: Mr. Villars to Evelina
18Letter 16: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
19Letter 17: Evelina in Continuation
20Letter 18: Evelina in Continuation
21Letter 19: Evelina in Continuation
22Letter 20: Evelina in Continuation
23Letter 21: Evelina in Continuation
24Letter 22: Evelina in Continuation
25Letter 23: Evelina in Continuation
26Letter 24: Mr Villars to Evelina
27Letter 25: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
28Letter 26: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
29Letter 27: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
30Letter 28: Mr Villars to Lady Howard
31Letter 29: Mr. Villars to Evelina
32Letter 30: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
33Letter 31: Lady Howard to Sir John Belmont, Bart
34Letter 32: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
35Letter 33: Evelina in Continuation
36Letter 34: Evelina in Continuation
37Letter 35: Sir John Belmont to Lady Howard
38Letter 36: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
39Letter 37: Mr. Villars to Evelina
40Letter 38: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
41Letter 39: Mr. Villars to Evelina
42Letter 40: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
43Letter 41: Evelina to Miss Mirvan
44Letter 42: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
45Letter 43: Evelina in Continuation
46Letter 44: Evelina in Continuation
47Letter 45: Evelina in Continuation
48Letter 46: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
49Letter 47: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
50Letter 48: Evelina in Continuation
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