Evelina [electronic resource]
Frances Burney2004
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Leaving the secluded home of her guardian for the first time, beautiful Evelina
Anville is captivated by her new surroundings in London's beau monde - and in
particular by the handsome, chivalrous Lord Orville. But her enjoyment soon
turns to mortification at the hands of her vulgar and capricious grandmother,
and the rakish Sir Clement Willoughby, who torments the naïve young woman with
his unwanted advances. And while her aristocratic father refuses to acknowledge
her legitimacy, Evelina can hold no hope of happiness with the man she loves.
Published anonymously in 1778, Frances Burney's epistolary novel brought her
instant fame when the secret of its authorship was revealed. With its ingenious
combination of romance and satire, comedy and melodrama, Evelina is a sparkling
depiction of the dangers and delights of fashionable society.
Main title:
Evelina [electronic resource] / Frances Burney
Author:
Frances Burney, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2004
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (560 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141931579
Language:
English
BRN:
434921
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |