Fanny Burney and the Burneys is a book written by R. Brimley Johnson that explores the lives and works of the Burney family, with a particular focus on Fanny Burney. Fanny Burney was an English novelist, diarist, and playwright who lived in the 18th and early 19th centuries. She was one of the most popular and successful writers of her time, and her works continue to be read and studied today.In this book, Johnson examines the lives of Fanny Burney and her family, including her father, Dr. Charles Burney, who was a renowned ...
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Fanny Burney and the Burneys is a book written by R. Brimley Johnson that explores the lives and works of the Burney family, with a particular focus on Fanny Burney. Fanny Burney was an English novelist, diarist, and playwright who lived in the 18th and early 19th centuries. She was one of the most popular and successful writers of her time, and her works continue to be read and studied today.In this book, Johnson examines the lives of Fanny Burney and her family, including her father, Dr. Charles Burney, who was a renowned musicologist and composer, and her sister, Sarah Burney, who was also a writer. Johnson provides a detailed account of their upbringing, education, and careers, as well as their personal relationships and struggles.The book also delves into Fanny Burney's literary works, including her novels Evelina, Cecilia, and Camilla, as well as her plays and journals. Johnson analyzes the themes and style of her writing, and explores the ways in which her work reflects the social and cultural context of her time.Overall, Fanny Burney and the Burneys is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important literary families of the 18th and 19th centuries, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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