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Frances Burney D'Arblay : Diary and Letters (Volume 5)

Elizabeth Barrett to Mary Russell Mitford, 5 December 1842: 'I did think the fifth volume [of Frances Burney D'Arblay's Diary and Letters] interesting & very interesting -- and yet, I dont give it the preference quite as you do [...] I believe I was [...] vexed at her wary conduct & cold policy & most provident distrust towards that noble woman Madme de Stael [goes on to comment upon and criticise text in detail].'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Barrett      Print: Book

Frances Burney D'Arblay : Memoirs of Dr Burney

17 March 1856: 'During breakfast I read some of Mme. d'Arblay's Memoirs to dear Charley [husband], who was much interested in her account of Dr. Johnson. he had not read it before, and I had not read it since it first came out.'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Lady Charlotte Schreiber      Print: Book

Frances Burney D'Arblay : Memoirs of Dr Burney

17 March 1856: 'During breakfast I read some of Mme. d'Arblay's Memoirs to dear Charley [husband], who was much interested in her account of Dr. Johnson. He had not read it before, and I had not read it since it first came out.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Charlotte Bertie      Print: Book

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