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Evelina
or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World
Book • 1778
In 'Evelina', Frances Burney crafts a vivid and satirical account of late 18th-century London society through the eyes of its protagonist, Evelina Anville.
The novel follows Evelina's journey as she navigates the complexities of high society, encountering various characters that reflect the social norms and excesses of the time.
It is both a commentary on the societal pressures faced by women and a love story, with Evelina attracting the attention of the charming Lord Orville.
The novel follows Evelina's journey as she navigates the complexities of high society, encountering various characters that reflect the social norms and excesses of the time.
It is both a commentary on the societal pressures faced by women and a love story, with Evelina attracting the attention of the charming Lord Orville.
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Sean Philip Cooper as another novel to look into from the 1700s, and the authoress of Evelina was outed by George Huttisford's Worley, a satire.
Sean Philip Cooper as another novel to look into from the 1700s, and the authoress of Evelina was outed by George Huttisford's Worley, a satire.
CR Episode 277: Tristram Shandy, Part VIII
