What is Frances Burney best known for?

Frances Burney is best known for Evelina, published in 1778 with 17 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Frances Burney's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Frances Burney written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Frances Burney, published between 1778 and 1796. The most popular are Evelina, Camilla and Cecilia.

Which Frances Burney book should I read first?

Evelina is the usual place to start: it is Frances Burney's most-rated book here, with a 3.8 average.

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Books on SansFiction: 3
Published: 1778–1796
Average rating: 3.6 / 5 across 25 ratings

Start here: Evelina (1778)

With entries from the diary of Fanny Burney. 'O Sir, how much uneasiness must I suffer, to counterbalance one short morning of happiness!' In this comic and sharply incisive satire of excess and affectations, beautiful young Evelina falls victim to the rakish advances of Sir Clement Willoughby on her entrance to the world of fashionable London.

Common questions about Frances Burney

What is Frances Burney best known for?: Frances Burney is best known for Evelina, published in 1778 with 17 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Frances Burney's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Frances Burney written?: SansFiction lists 3 books by Frances Burney, published between 1778 and 1796. The most popular are Evelina, Camilla and Cecilia.
Which Frances Burney book should I read first?: Evelina is the usual place to start: it is Frances Burney's most-rated book here, with a 3.8 average.