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

Saturday Dec 23, 2023

Evelina by Fanny Burney

Episodes

10 – LETTER X. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

11 – LETTER XI. Evelina in Continuation

12 – LETTER XII. Evelina in Continuation

13 – LETTER XIII. Evelina in Continuation

14 – LETTER XIV. Evelina in Continuation

15 – LETTER XV. Mr. Villars to Evelina.

16 – LETTER XVI. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

17 – LETTER XVII. Evelina in Continuation

18 – LETTER XVIII. Evelina in Continuation

19 – LETTER XIX. Evelina in Continuation