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Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burney, Fanny (1752–1840).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth" by Fanny Burney is a novel published in 1796. It follows the romantic entanglements of the Tyrold sisters and their cousin as they navigate the treacherous path to matrimony. At its heart is Camilla's turbulent love affair with the eligible but judgmental Edgar Mandlebert, complicated by misunderstandings, family mishaps, and interfering acquaintances. Blending comedy with gothic elements, this enormously popular eighteenth-century work explores the social and emotional dilemmas facing young people, capturing the tensions between generations.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth
  • Author credits: Burney, Fanny (1752–1840)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
  • Young women -- England -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Novels

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