FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection: Complete Novels, A Play, Essays, Diary, Letters & Biography
Frances Burney
Dec 2023 · DigiCat
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The "Fanny Burney Ultimate Collection" encapsulates the enduring brilliance of Frances Burney, showcasing her seminal contributions to the literary landscape of the 18th century. This comprehensive anthology includes her celebrated novels, plays, and insightful diaries, reflecting Burney's keen observations of society, intricate character development, and pioneering mastery of free indirect discourse. Her unique blend of wit and pathos, alongside a vivid narrative style, immerses readers in the social mores and complexities of her time, bridging the worlds of fiction and autobiography with a sophisticated elegance. Frances Burney (1752-1840) was not only an influential novelist but also a French Revolution witness and a courtier in the age of Samuel Johnson and Jane Austen. Her early encounters with prominent literary figures and her own experiences as a woman navigating a patriarchal society shaped her writings, often exploring themes of identity, class, and the trials of female agency. Burney's keen intellect and emotional depth, paired with her insatiable curiosity, positioned her as a crucial precursor to later feminist literature. This ultimate collection is highly recommended for readers seeking to explore the roots of modern novelistic form and feminist thought. Burney's remarkable narratives provide a compelling lens through which to examine the interplay of personal and societal identity, making this anthology an indispensable addition to the library of any literature enthusiast.
About the author
Frances Burney (1752–1840), also known as Fanny Burney and after her marriage as Madame d'Arblay, was an English satirical novelist, diarist, and playwright. She was born in King's Lynn, England, to a musical historian father, Charles Burney, and her strong literary upbringing paved the way for her future success as a writer. Her keen observation, wit, and narrative talent rendered her one of the most significant forerunners to 19th-century English novelists, influencing Jane Austen among others. Burney's early novels, such as 'Evelina' (1778) and 'Cecilia' (1782), portray the lives of English aristocrats and satirize their social pretensions. Her work is characterized by its vivid depictions of society, and it examines the limitations placed on women in the 18th century. Her novels entail a detailed and novelistic approach, combining both comedy and critical commentary. Known for her sharp portrayals of female experience, Burney's writings enabled her to interact with prominent figures of her time, including Dr. Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke. Throughout her career, she was also an acute observer of the court life, which she chronicled in her diaries. Her collection, often titled 'FANNY BURNEY Ultimate Collection,' includes these diaries, letters, and her oeuvre of novels, providing a comprehensive overview of her literary contributions. In sum, Burney's work is essential for understanding the development of the English novel and the position of women in the literary field of the 18th century.
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