1. (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party. 2. (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIET…
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