Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth
Camilla, or A Picture of Youth, published by subscription in 1796, is Fanny Burney's third novel and her longest; the young Jane Austen was among the subscribers. Camilla Tyrold, the warm and impulsive daughter of a country clergyman, loves and is loved by Edgar Mandlebert, but Edgar, advised by a suspicious tutor, keeps watching her for faults instead of declaring himself, and a long chain of misunderstandings, debts and social mistakes follows. Around them Burney sets a large cast, including Camilla's generous, muddled uncle Sir Hugh and her learned sister Eugenia, scarred by smallpox. The novel is an extended study of how the young are judged. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth
Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth by Fanny Burney can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth online?
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The first chapter of Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth in the public domain?
Yes. Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth by Fanny Burney is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth?
About 23 h 48 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth?
Camilla; or, A Picture of Youth by Fanny Burney is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
