Frances Catherine Barnard
The Doleful Death and Flowery Funeral of Fancy is a novel written by Frances Catherine Barnard and originally published in 1837. The story follows the life of a young woman named Fancy, who is described as being both beautiful and imaginative. Fancy is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and lives a comfortable life in London, but she is also plagued by a sense of melancholy and a longing for something more.As the novel progresses, Fancy becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to explore the darker side of human nature. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who reject the conventional values of society and embrace a more bohemian lifestyle. However, as Fancy becomes more deeply involved with this group, she begins to realize that their ideals are not as noble as she had first believed.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of London in the early 19th century, as well as its commentary on the social and cultural mores of the time. It also explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The Doleful Death and Flowery Funeral of Fancy is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the world of 19th-century London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
