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Claire Harman's biography of Fanny Burney provides an intimate look at the life and works of the 18th-century English novelist and playwright. Burney's sharp wit, incisive satire, and masterful storytelling continue to captivate readers today, as they explore her world, her courtly life, and the complex characters that shaped her literary journey.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Claire Harman
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