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British Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation' WebsiteBritish Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation' Website
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British Library
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9th - 10th
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Frances Burney's Account of Her 'Terrible Operation'

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The diarist and novelist Frances Burney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1810 and wrote an account of her 'terrible operation' for her sisters. Jenni Murray considers why this is one of the most courageous pieces of writing she has ever encountered.

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breast cancer

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evelina, restoration/18th century british literature

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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