Other Voices: Social Commentary in the Novels of Frances Burney (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781477589243)

"Other Voices" is the product of master's thesis research at Georgia State University. It is a work of literary analysis in the service of cultural history and women's studies. The books by Frances Burney considered in this thesis are EVELINA (1778), CECILIA (1782), CAMILLA (1796), and THE WANDERER (1814).

This work examines Frances Burney's use of voice to comment on the social forms set down as fact in her novels, without endangering her own acceptance by society. Burney's opinions were frequently voiced by her characters, and where opposing opinions are expressed, the character by whom they are spoken is often discredited by the context of the speech, the history of the character, or by the overall message of her work.

Burney's use of her characters and stories to express opinions obliquely evolved over the course of her writing career. Her long career and courageous personal choices give Burney a unique perspective on social change during her lifetime.

Author: Alexandra Y. Caluen
ISBN-10: 1477589244
ISBN-13: 9781477589243
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2012
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d