Frances Burney (13 June 1752 – 6 January 1840), also known as Fanny Burney and later as Madame d'Arblay, was a distinguished English satirical novelist, diarist, and playwright who was an influential literature figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Burney's literary style was characterized by her witty prose, engaging social critique, and unique portrayal of the lives of women during h...