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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Sunday Dec 03, 2023

Evelina by Fanny Burney

Episodes

30 – LETTER XXX. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

31 – LETTER XXXI. Lady Howard to Sir John Belmont, Bart

32 – LETTER XXXII. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

33 – LETTER XXXIII. Evelina in Continuation

34 – LETTER XXXIV. Evelina in Continuation

35 – LETTER XXXV. Sir John Belmont to Lady Howard

36 – LETTER XXXVI. Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars

37 – LETTER XXXVII. Mr. Villars to Evelina

38 – LETTER XXXVIII. Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

39 – LETTER XXXIX. Mr. Villars to Evelina