"Memoirs of Doctor Burney (Vol. 3 of 3)" by Fanny Burney is a historical biography pieced together by a devoted daughter about her father's life as a physician and music expert. Told through his writings, family stories, and her own memories, the book shines a light on important moments and friendships, like his deep connection with the famous Samuel Johnson. The author shares touching scenes from their final meetings, showing Johnson's declining health and the strong bond they shared based on respect and appreciation. The story weaves together personal moments with the bigger picture of society at the time, showing how literature and relationships played important roles in people’s lives, as well as hinting at changes and difficulties Dr. Burney faced as he moved forward after such a great loss while keeping up with his work.
Memoirs of Doctor Burney (Vol. 3 of 3) Arranged from his own manuscripts, from family papers, and from personal recollections by his daughter, Madame d'Arblay
By Fanny Burney
Experience the touching and intimate life of a respected doctor and musician through his daughter's eyes, revealing his powerful friendship with a literary giant during a time of societal transformation.
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About the AuthorFrances Burney, also known as Fanny Burney and later Madame d'Arblay, was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. In 1786–1790 she held the post of "Keeper of the Robes" to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III's queen. In 1793, aged 41, she married a French exile, General Alexandre d'Arblay. After a long writing career and wartime travels that stranded her in France for over a decade, she settled in Bath, England, where she died on 6 January 1840. The first of her four novels, Evelina (1778), was the most successful and remains her most highly regarded, followed by Cecilia (1782). Most of her stage plays were not performed in her lifetime. She wrote a memoir of her father (1832) and many letters and journals that have been gradually published since 1889, forty-nine years after her death.
Frances Burney, also known as Fanny Burney and later Madame d'Arblay, was an English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright. In 1786–1790 she held the post of "Keeper of the Robes" to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III's queen. In 1793, aged 41, she married a French exile, General Alexandre d'Arblay. After a long writing career and wartime travels that stranded her in France for over a decade, she settled in Bath, England, where she died on 6 January 1840. The first of her four novels, Evelina (1778), was the most successful and remains her most highly regarded, followed by Cecilia (1782). Most of her stage plays were not performed in her lifetime. She wrote a memoir of her father (1832) and many letters and journals that have been gradually published since 1889, forty-nine years after her death.
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