![]() ![]() For this reason, the epistolary style became hugely popular in the late 18th century. Offering a reader a glimpse inside the mind of a character was not something authors had focused on before. It gives France Burney the chance to show the private reactions, thoughts and feelings of her characters. It’s worth noting that this was a brand new technique when Burney was writing. I first read this when I was about 16 and I immediately loved the simplicity of the style. I was intrigued by the way Frances Burney uses the epistolary style (a series of letters). I think it’s the sign of a really great book that, despite the vast choice in the bookshops, you choose to come back to it again, and again.Įvelina by Frances Burney is one of those books for me. It often results in much frustration as the reader struggles to get into any book she picks up! I’m back online track now though and it’s all thanks to Evelina by Frances Burney. Like writers block, this can strike at any time. ![]() I have been suffering from an ailment I’m going to term ‘reader’s block’. ![]() Her style transports you into the late eighteenth century society as it follow to progress of the eponymous heroine, Evelina. In fact, Frances Burney provided the inspiration for Pride and Prejudice. ![]() Evelina by Frances Burney, written by one of Jane Austen’s favourite authors should be on your reading list. ![]()
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