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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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Evelina by Fanny Burney

Episodes

20 – LETTER XX. Evelina in Continuation

21 – LETTER XXI. Evelina in Continuation

22 – LETTER XXII. Evelina in Continuation

23 – LETTER XXIII. Evelina in Continuation

24 – LETTER XXIV. Mr. Villars to Evelina.

25 – LETTER XXV. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

26 – LETTER XXVI. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

27 – LETTER XXVII. Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

28 – LETTER XXVIII. Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

29 – LETTER XXIX. Mr. Villars to Evelina.