Cecilia; Or, Memoirs Of An Heiress (Volume I)
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A sharp, sparkling doorway into late eighteenth-century England, Cecilia opens a window on a world where marriage, money and social standing redraw the lines of identity. An elegantly inventive novel of manners, it fuses wit, sentiment, and social scrutiny with a voice that still feels startlingly modern. Frances Burney's work stands as a cornerstone of british classic fiction, a meticulous exploration of female identity in a society ruled by status and reputation. This edition foregrounds its enduring appeal: a concise, richly human story that illuminates the Georgian era England, its mores, ...
A sharp, sparkling doorway into late eighteenth-century England, Cecilia opens a window on a world where marriage, money and social standing redraw the lines of identity. An elegantly inventive novel of manners, it fuses wit, sentiment, and social scrutiny with a voice that still feels startlingly modern. Frances Burney's work stands as a cornerstone of british classic fiction, a meticulous exploration of female identity in a society ruled by status and reputation. This edition foregrounds its enduring appeal: a concise, richly human story that illuminates the Georgian era England, its mores, and its quiet rebellions. The book's themes-marriage and wealth, social class critique, and the cost of conformity-resonate with readers and scholars alike, inviting both casual enjoyment and rigorous study in an academic context. A note on literary and historical significance: Cecilia helped shape the trajectory of the novel of manners and remains a touchstone for analyses of eighteenth-century gender, class, and social expectation. For classic literature readers and scholars, this is a formative text that rewards repeated reading. Selling points weave into the description: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is not merely a book to read, but a work to keep, cherished by those who value Georgian literature and its timeless resonance.
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