Evelina - Hardcover

Evelina is a novel written by Fanny Burney, first published in 1778. The story follows the titular character, Evelina Anville, a young woman who is sent to London by her guardian to experience society for the first time. The novel is set in the late 18th century and offers a satirical view of the manners and customs of the upper class during that time. Evelina encounters a variety of characters during her time in London, including the charming and flirtatious Lord Orville, who she develops feelings for, and the vulgar and crude Sir Clement Willoughby, who causes trouble for Evelina and her friends. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, and is considered a significant work of early English literature. Burney's writing style is witty and engaging, and the novel is often praised for its vivid descriptions of the social scene in 18th century London.Thus it has happened, that the education of the father, daughter, and grand-daughter, has devolved on me. What infinite misery have the two first caused me! Should the fate of the dear survivor be equally adverse, how wretched will be the end of my cares--the end of my days!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.