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Frances Burney’s Evelina follows a sheltered young woman as she enters fashionable London society for the first time. Told through letters, the novel recounts her awkward encounters, unexpected family connections, social blunders, and courtship with the kind Lord Orville as she tries to find her place in the world. The humor is observational, witty, and satirical. Burney finds comedy in mismatched manners, social pretensions, and Evelina’s sincere efforts to navigate unfamiliar customs. Its comedy comes through lively dialogue and embarrassing situations, alongside a thoughtful story about a young woman gaining confidence.
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