![]() ![]() ![]() In London, Evelina accompanies the Mirvans on many outings, but while her beauty and the mystery surrounding her social status attracts many people's attention, her lack of knowledge about social conventions leads her to make a series of embarrassing faux pas which expose her to impertinence and unkind ridicule. So, she asks permission to accompany the Mirvans to London to meet Captain Mirvan who is returning to England after a seven-year absence. At Howard Grove, Evelina becomes very close to Miss Maria Mirvan, Lady Howard's granddaughter. Duval's influence could lead Evelina to a shameful, untimely death like her mother. Duval wants to become acquainted with Evelina, his ward, he allows Evelina to visit Howard Grove, fearing Mme. ![]() ![]() "Evelina" is a fascinating satire on 18th century society, focusing largely on views of women and social classes. Eventually, Evelina's virtue gains her the love of a distinguished nobleman and the acceptance of her father. Villars until the seclusion of the country until age seventeen, Evelina finally emerges into London society, only to commit several social blunders due to her lack of experience with society. "Evelina" by Frances Burney is a three volume epistolary novel about a young lady of noble birth who has not been acknowledged by her aristocratic father. ![]()
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