Evelina by Fanny Burney

In this epistolary novel, we find a young woman named Evelina, who was raised in rural seclusion until her eighteenth year because of her uncertain parentage. Through a series of harrowing and humorous events that take place in London and an English resort town, Evelina learns how to navigate the complex layers of 18th century society and earn the love of a distinguished and honorable nobleman. This comedy of manners often satirizes the society in which it is set; Evelina is a significant precursor to later works by Jane Austen and Maria Edgeworth, whose novels explore many of the same issues. (from Evelina’s wikipedia entry, modified by ettelocin)

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Episodes

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024

Evelina by Fanny Burney

Episodes

00 – Original inscription, dedication, and preface

01 – LETTER I. Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

02 – LETTER II. Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

03 – LETTER III. Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

04 – LETTER IV. Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

05 – LETTER V. Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

06 – LETTER VI. Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

07 – LETTER VII. Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

08 – LETTER VIII. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

09 – LETTER IX. Mr. Villars to Evelina