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An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds’s

Fanny Burney — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:51:30 +0000

Now to this grand visit, which was become more tremendous than ever because of the pamphlet business, and I felt almost ashamed to see Sir JOShua, and could not but conclude he would think of it too. My mother, who changed her mind, came with me. My father promised to come before the Opera was [...]

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Curiosity Regarding The Author of “Evelina.”

Fanny Burney — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:36:23 +0000

Streatham, Sept.– Our Monday’s intended great party was very small, for people are so dispersed at present in Various quarters: we had, therefore, only Sir Joshua Reynolds, two Miss Palmers, Dr. Calvert, Mr. Rose Fuller, and Lady Ladd. Dr. Johnson did not return. Sir Joshua I am much pleased with: I like his ccountenance, and [...]

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A Learned Man on “Evelina.”

Fanny Burney — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:59:37 +0000

When we were dressed for dinner, and went into the parlour, we had the agreeable surprise of seeing Mr. Seward. There was also Mr. Lort, who is reckoned one of the most learned men alive, and is also a collector of curiosities, alike in literature and natural history. His manners are somewhat blunt and odd, [...]

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Conversations with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson.

Fanny Burney — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:14:31 +0000

Streatham, Sunday, Aug. 23–I know not how to express the fullness of my contentment at this sweet place. All my best expectations are exceeded, and you know they were not very moderate. If, when my dear father comes, Susan and Mr. Crisp were to come too, I believe it would require at least a day’s [...]

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