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Frances Burney, Evelina or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World
Résumé :
Frances Burney's first novel, Evelina, is uniquely suited for adaptation to cinema thanks to its intertwining plotlines, combination of action and comedy, and romantic drama. A young lady, abandoned by her father, takes to London one memorable season and discovers much about the unforgiving social system. Though she does not wish it, she is often forced into the public eye in ways that are ultimately to her benefit. The screenplay offers a view of London life in th... >Voir plus