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100 1 _aBurney, Fanny,
_d1752-1840
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of Doctor Burney (Vol. 3 of 3) :
_bArranged from his own manuscripts, from family papers, and from personal recollections by his daughter, Madame d'Arblay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-07
508 _aProduced by MWS, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Memoirs of Doctor Burney (Vol. 3 of 3)" by Fanny Burney is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. This work is an exploration of the life of Dr. Burney, a notable physician and musicologist, narrated through the perspective of his daughter, who compiles his memories, manuscripts, and familial documents. The memoirs focus on significant relationships and events in his life, particularly his friendships with literary figures of the time, such as Samuel Johnson. The opening portion introduces Dr. Burney's close friendship with Samuel Johnson, highlighting their emotional last encounters before Johnson's death in December 1784. Fanny Burney recounts poignant moments, revealing Johnson's frail state and intimate discussions they shared, which reflect mutual respect and affection. The narrative offers insights into the societal and personal dynamics of their era, illustrating how literature and friendship intertwined in their lives. Notably, the account also hints at Burney's subsequent engagements and challenges as he copes with loss while navigating his professional commitments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBurney, Charles, 1726-1814
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62046
999 _c102870
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