Diary And Letters Of Madame D'Arblay V1: 1778-1840 (1904)

By Frances Burney

Book Overview

The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Volume 1: 1778-1840 is a collection of personal writings by Frances Burney, who wrote under the pen name Madame D'Arblay. The book was originally published in 1904 and contains a selection of Burney's diary entries and letters written throughout her life.The diary entries provide a detailed account of Burney's daily life, including her interactions with prominent figures of her time, such as Samuel Johnson and King George III. The letters included in the book offer a glimpse into Burney's personal relationships with family and friends, as well as her professional connections as a writer.Throughout the book, readers will gain insight into Burney's experiences as a woman living in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including her struggles with health issues and her observations on societal norms and expectations.Overall, Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Volume 1: 1778-1840 is a valuable resource for historians and literary scholars interested in the life and works of Frances Burney, as well as anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the social and cultural context of the time period in which she lived.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164078844
• ISBN13: 9781164078845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"