The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties By: Fanny Burney (1752-1840)
The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) by Fanny Burney is a captivating novel that explores the challenges faced by women in society during the 18th century. The protagonist, Juliet Granville, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. Burney's vivid descriptions and sharp wit bring the characters to life, making them relatable and endearing to readers. Throughout the novel, Juliet's struggles and triumphs are depicted with sensitivity and realism. Burney skillfully weaves in themes of female empowerment, independence, and resilience, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. The supporting characters are equally well developed, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. Overall, The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) is a compelling read that offers insight into the social norms and constraints of the time period, while also highlighting the universal experiences of love, loss, and growth. Burney's masterful storytelling and nuanced characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and feminist literature. First Page: VOLUME V CHAPTER LXXVII The final purposes for which man is ordained to move in this nether sphere, will for ever remain disputable, while the doubts to which it gives rise can be answered only by fellow doubters: but that the basis of his social comfort is confidence, is an axiom that waits no revelation, requires no logic, and dispenses with mathematical accuracy for proof: it is an axiom that comes home, straight forward and intuitively, to our 'business and bosoms;' there, with life, to lodge. Juliet, therefore, in this rustic abode, surrounded by the clinging affection of instinctive partiality, felt a sense of security, more potent in its simplicity, than she could have owed to any engagement, even of honour, even of law, even of duty. And, while to the fond mother and her little ones, she was every moment newly endeared, she experienced herself, in their favour, an increase of regard, that excited in her an ardent desire to make this her permanent dwelling, till she could procure tidings from Gabriella. The night scene, nevertheless, hung upon her with perplexity. The good dame never reverted to it, evidently not imagining that it had been observed; and persuaded that the entrance, at that moment, of her guest, had been accidental. She constantly evaded to speak of her husband, or of his affairs; while all her happiness, and almost her very existence, seemed wrapt up in her children... Continue reading book >>

The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties By: Fanny Burney (1752-1840)

The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) by Fanny Burney is a captivating novel that explores the challenges faced by women in society during the 18th century. The protagonist, Juliet Granville, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. Burney's vivid descriptions and sharp wit bring the characters to life, making them relatable and endearing to readers.

Throughout the novel, Juliet's struggles and triumphs are depicted with sensitivity and realism. Burney skillfully weaves in themes of female empowerment, independence, and resilience, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. The supporting characters are equally well developed, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.

Overall, The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) is a compelling read that offers insight into the social norms and constraints of the time period, while also highlighting the universal experiences of love, loss, and growth. Burney's masterful storytelling and nuanced characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and feminist literature.

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VOLUME V

CHAPTER LXXVII

The final purposes for which man is ordained to move in this nether sphere, will for ever remain disputable, while the doubts to which it gives rise can be answered only by fellow doubters: but that the basis of his social comfort is confidence, is an axiom that waits no revelation, requires no logic, and dispenses with mathematical accuracy for proof: it is an axiom that comes home, straight forward and intuitively, to our 'business and bosoms;' there, with life, to lodge.

Juliet, therefore, in this rustic abode, surrounded by the clinging affection of instinctive partiality, felt a sense of security, more potent in its simplicity, than she could have owed to any engagement, even of honour, even of law, even of duty. And, while to the fond mother and her little ones, she was every moment newly endeared, she experienced herself, in their favour, an increase of regard, that excited in her an ardent desire to make this her permanent dwelling, till she could procure tidings from Gabriella.

The night scene, nevertheless, hung upon her with perplexity. The good dame never reverted to it, evidently not imagining that it had been observed; and persuaded that the entrance, at that moment, of her guest, had been accidental. She constantly evaded to speak of her husband, or of his affairs; while all her happiness, and almost her very existence, seemed wrapt up in her children... Continue reading book >>

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