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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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A copy of Frances Burney's book, Evelina, published in 1903, by Macmillan, illustrator is Hugh Thompson.
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Christopher Scalia
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Megan Peiser
Megan Peiser, "British Women Novelists and the Review Periodical" (JHU Press, 2026)
