
audiobook
by Fanny Burney
VOLUME I
VOLUME I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A thoughtful voice reaches out from the early nineteenth century, addressing a beloved father and a learned doctor while recalling the humble origins of a young writer’s first anonymous essay. The narrator describes the quiet determination required to send a manuscript across wartime seas, insisting that the work is free of political intrigue and instead devoted to the ordinary rhythms of life, manners, and character. References to the support of celebrated figures such as Dr. Johnson, Edmund Burke, and Sir Joshua Reynolds give the piece a sense of literary kinship and confidence in its modest ambition.
The forthcoming pages explore the everyday trials and subtle triumphs faced by a woman navigating a world that often seems hostile to her intellect and independence. Through keen observation and gentle humor, the author sketches social customs, fleeting encounters, and the inner landscape of a mind eager to wander beyond prescribed roles. Listeners can expect a blend of personal reflection and broader cultural commentary that shines a light on the quiet resilience of “female difficulties” without ever drifting into grand political debate.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (407K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1752–1840
Best known for "Evelina," she helped shape the English novel of manners with sharp, lively stories about society, embarrassment, and growing up. Her journals and letters also left one of the richest firsthand records of literary and court life in late 18th-century Britain.
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