The Witlings and the Woman-hater by Geoffrey M. Sill, Frances Burney, Frances Burney, Peter Sabor

The Witlings and the Woman-hater

Geoffrey M. Sill, Frances Burney, Frances Burney, Peter Sabor

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challenging funny reflective medium-paced
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This Broadview edition pairs two of Frances Burney’s linked comedies. They both present the character of Lady Smatter, a “femme savante” whose lineage may be traced back to Molière; they both centre on the misfortunes of the “elle” figure, the dis...

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