The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay Volume 1

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1. (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST
NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS —­ 59-110
  Evelina’.’ and the Mystery attending its Publication—­A First
Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson—­Fanny
Burney Interviews her Publisher —­ Conversation with Mrs. Thrale
and Dr. Johnson—­Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his
Acquaintance—­A Learned Man on “Evelina”—­Curiosity regarding the
Author of “Evelina”—­The Members of Dr. Johnson’s
Household—­Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu—­Fanny Burney’s
Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”—­Dr. Johnson’s
Compliments and Gross Speeches—­Suggested Husbands for Fanny
Burney—­A Streatham Dinner Party.