Witlings
Fanny Burney
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at 250 WPM3h 27m
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Witlings
by Fanny Burney
Published
1997
Publisher
Pickering & Chatto
Pages
207
ISBN-10
185196360X
Description
"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 Moliere; they both centre on the misfortunes of the "elle" figure, the dispossessed heiress and wife who appears frequently in Burney's fiction; and they both criticize a culture of misogyny that breeds suspicion and resentment. The Witlings, lighter and more comic, derives from late seventeenth-century conventions; The Woman-Hater, more melodramatic, both expresses and warns against the excessive sensibility of romanticism. Together, these two plays constitute a miniature history of English drama from the Restoration to the French Revolution and beyond.". "This edition contains a valuable selection of appendices, including: Burney's "Epilogue to Gerilda"; letters and diary entries; contemporary writings on comedy; and Burney's cast-list for The Woman-Hater."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Witlings?
This edition of Witlings has approximately 207 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Witlings?
For most readers, Witlings typically takes between 4h 19m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Witlings?
The estimated word count for Witlings is approximately 51,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Witlings?
Witlings was written by Fanny Burney.
When was Witlings published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.