ALS to Dr. Charles Burney, 1796 Jul 18.

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Title: ALS to Dr. Charles Burney, 1796 Jul 18.
Creator: Burney, Charles, 1726-1814
Abstract: Autograph letter to his son detailing his approval of and pleasure in Fanny Burney's novel Camilla. Burney judges it to contain "better writing & deeper thinking than in either of her former novels" and praises it as "the best & most impressive system of female education I have ever seen." Also discusses a variety of Classical topics and sends family news
Description: Accompanied by: typed description on the stationery of James F. Drake, Inc.
Binding: 20th century full yellow morocco, gilt-stamped; watered yellow silk endpapers; cloth slipcase.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 23 x 18 cm. v. (4 p.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Name): Burney, Charles, 1757-1817.
Burney family.
Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840.
Subject (Topic): Women
Intellectual life
Women authors, English
Subjects: Burney, Charles, 1757-1817
Burney family
Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
Women > Intellectual life
Women authors, English > 18th century

Access: Public
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Citation: Charles Burney, ALS to Dr. Charles Burney. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.