The Greatest Works of Frances Burney (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Novels, A Play, Diary, Letters & Biography of the Author - Including Evelina, Cecilia, Camilla, The Wanderer & The WitlingsBy Frances Burney
Length203h 37m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of Frances Burney (Illustrated) brings together the writings that secured Burney's place at the center of late eighteenth-century fiction, including her penetrating studies of courtship, manners, social ambition, and female self-command. In works such as Evelina, Cecilia, Camilla, and The Wanderer, Burney refines the epistolary and comic traditions into psychologically alert narratives, poised between Richardsonian moral seriousness and Austenian social irony. The illustrations enrich a world of assemblies, drawing rooms, and perilous public spaces. Frances Burney, later Madame d'Arblay, wrote from an unusually observant position within both literary and courtly circles. Daughter of the music historian Charles Burney and acquainted with figures such as Samuel Johnson and Hester Thrale, she possessed intimate knowledge of polite society's refinements and cruelties. Her years at court under Queen Charlotte deepened her understanding of rank, performance, constraint, and the precarious visibility of women. This volume is recommended to readers seeking the foundations of the English novel before Austen, especially those interested in women's authorship, sensibility, satire, and social critique. It offers not merely entertaining narratives but a sustained anatomy of gendered experience in a changing modern world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length203 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Works of Frances Burney (Illustrated) (Annotated)
26NOVELS (pt. 21)
2Introduction
27NOVELS (pt. 22)
3Historical Context
28NOVELS (pt. 23)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29NOVELS (pt. 24)
5The Greatest Works of Frances Burney (Illustrated)
30NOVELS (pt. 25)
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