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Evelina

Frances Burney

Publisher: Bygone Books

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Summary

A young woman enters society for the first time and discovers a world of romance, manners, and hidden truths.

Evelina is the celebrated debut novel by Frances Burney, a landmark work in the development of the English novel.

Written in the form of letters, the story follows Evelina Anville, a young woman of uncertain social position who experiences the excitement and challenges of entering fashionable London society. As she encounters romance, misunderstandings, and the complexities of social expectations, Evelina learns to navigate a world governed by reputation, manners, and appearances.

With sharp wit, humor, and keen observations of 18th-century life, Burney explores themes of identity, love, family, and social ambition.

A significant classic of English literature, Evelina remains a charming and insightful portrait of a young woman finding her place in society.
Available since: 06/24/2026.
Print length: 288 pages.

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