Setting

Evelina: or, The History of a Young Lady’s Entrance into the World

by Fanny Burney

Evelina: or, The History of a Young Lady’s Entrance into the World: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

Evelina is set in England in the late 18th century. As was true for much of European history, England and France are at war during this period. Burney hints at these political tensions via the strained relationship between Captain Mirvan and Madame Duval—the two dislike each other, in part, because Captain Mirvan is a patriotic English naval officer and Madame Duval lived in France for many years after marrying a French nobleman.