| Author |
Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
| LoC No. |
13006339
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| Title |
Fanny's First Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Fanny's First Novel" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Fanny Burney, a character who grapples with her identity as the less accomplished member of a talented family. The book introduces themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the desire for recognition, particularly as Fanny navigates her aspirations in the literary world. The opening of the novel sets the stage in the Burney household, showcasing the dynamics among Fanny, her father Dr. Burney, and her stepmother Mrs. Burney. A comedic exchange with the renowned actor David Garrick suggests that Fanny is caught between her domestic responsibilities and an unexpressed wish to write. The dialogue reveals a familial affection intertwined with humor, hints at Fanny's burgeoning ambitions, and presents her concerns about societal perceptions of her worth. As Fanny finds herself subtly discouraged from her literary pursuits, her internal conflict becomes apparent, illustrating the struggle of a young woman aspiring to break free from the confines of traditional expectations while also seeking acceptance within her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women novelists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51922 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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