Cecilia V1

Cecilia V1

Fanny Burney

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781436801331
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Cecilia V1: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress is a novel written by Fanny Burney and published in 1782. The story follows the life of Cecilia Beverley, a young woman who is set to inherit a large fortune from her uncle. However, Cecilia’s life is not as easy as it seems, as she faces various challenges and obstacles on her journey to claim her inheritance.Throughout the novel, Cecilia must navigate the complexities of high society, including the expectations placed on her as an heiress and the pressures of finding a suitable husband. She is also faced with difficult moral dilemmas, such as whether to marry for love or for financial stability, and whether to stand up for her own beliefs or conform to societal norms.As Cecilia’s story unfolds, readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters, including her scheming guardians, her eccentric aunt, and various suitors vying for her hand in marriage. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in 18th-century England, from the opulence of the upper classes to the struggles of the working poor.Overall, Cecilia V1: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and societal expectations, told through the eyes of a strong-willed and independent heroine.In Five Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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