The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1

By Frances Burney

Book Overview

A luminous window into Georgian life, The Diary And Letters Of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 invites readers to walk the streets of late 18th-century London through the intimate snapshots of Fanny Burney's world. A compelling blend of epistolary memoir collection and literary diary, it opens doors to courtship, friendship, and the rhythms of daily social life-carefully observed, deeply humane, and quietly revolutionary. This restored edition offers much more than a reprint: it showcases gendered writing practices, social commentary portraits, and the craft of British diary writing that informed generations of writers, including Jane Austen readers. The letters-full of wit, tact, and keen observation-offer a vivid study of women writers and a rare, affectionate glimpse into georgian britain society, london salon culture, and the evolving norms of friendship and influence. For casual readers, it's a brisk, readable window into a world that still resonates today. For bibliophile and literary history readers, it's a treasure trove that deepens appreciation for the period's intimate discourse and its enduring legacy. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354848087
• ISBN13: 9789354848087
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"