Quote by: Frances Burney

I cannot be much pleased without an appearance of truth; at least of possibility I wish the history to be natural though the sentiments are refined; and the characters to be probable, though their behaviour is excelling.


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Author Bio


  • NameFrances Burney
  • DescriptionEnglish writer
  • AliasesEvelina and Cecilia, Author of,
  • BornJune 13, 1752
  • DiedJanuary 6, 1840
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Novelist
  • WorksEvelina; Cecilia