“I love and honour [Paulus Aemilius, in Plutarch's Lives], for his fondness for his children, which instead of blushing at, he avows and glories in: and that at an age, when almost all the heros and great men thought that to make their children and family a secondary concern, was the first proof of their superiority and greatness of soul.”
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Fanny Burney
Fanny Burney was an influential English novelist and playwright of the 18th century, known for her wit and detailed observations. Born on June 13, 1752, she was the daughter of Dr. Charles Burney, a musician and musicologist. She received an extensive education at home, which included music, literature, and languages. Her first novel, 'Evelina', was published in 1778 and was followed by several other successful works, including 'Cecilia' and 'Camilla'. She also wrote plays and was a prolific letter writer, providing valuable insights into the social and cultural context of her time. more
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Source: Complete Works of Frances Burney (Delphi Classics)
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