The Collected Works of Fanny Burney (eBook)

Exploring the 18th-Century English Society Through Fanny Burney's Pen

Frances Burney (Autor)

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2023
4658 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779292-5 (EAN)

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Frances Burney's 'The Collected Works of Fanny Burney' is a compilation of the renowned author's literary masterpieces. Burney's distinctive writing style embodies the essence of 18th-century English literature, characterized by its wit, satire, and social commentary. The collection includes novels such as 'Evelina' and 'Cecilia', which provide a window into the societal norms and values of the time. Burney's keen observations of human nature and her ability to create multi-dimensional characters make her works both entertaining and thought-provoking. Readers will find themselves engrossed in the vivid descriptions and compelling narratives that Burney expertly weaves throughout her stories. Frances Burney's own experiences as a woman living in a patriarchal society undoubtedly influenced her writing. Through her works, she challenges societal expectations and sheds light on the struggles faced by women of her time. 'The Collected Works of Fanny Burney' is a must-read for those interested in 18th-century literature, as it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 18th century Literature • A Dark Lure • beneath a scarlet sky • british authors • Bronte • epistolary novels • female protagonists • historical fiction • In Farleigh Field • Jane Austen • literary classics • Little Women • Memoirs • Novels • Society and Culture • The girl with no name • The Handmaid’s Tale • Thomas Hardy • When I'm Gone • Women Writers