02341cam a22003373u 4500 48806 UtSlPG 20260610134125.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921 Fanny Burney (Madame D'Arblay) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-27 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the Online Project Gutenberg team with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "Fanny Burney (Madame D’Arblay)" by Austin Dobson is a biographical memoir written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and literary contributions of Fanny Burney, focusing on her upbringing, family background, and the social circles she inhabited. As a prominent figure of her time, Burney is celebrated for her novels, particularly "Evelina" and "Cecilia," which provided insight into the lives and experiences of women in the 18th century. The opening of the memoir begins with an introduction to the Burney family's heritage and upbringing. It details the lineage of Fanny Burney, highlighting her father, Charles Burney, a well-known musician and musicologist. The narrative describes Fanny's childhood, character traits, and family dynamics, revealing her gradual development into a keen observer of society, despite her initial shyness and reticence. The detailed account sets the stage for her eventual rise as an influential writer and commentator on the social and cultural norms of her time, paving the way for further exploration of her literary journey in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography Novelists, English -- 18th century -- Biography Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48806 89644 89644