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Before her marriage, by which name was Burney commonly known?

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The answer is Fanny. Before her marriage, Fanny Burney was commonly known by her maiden name, Fanny Burney. She was a prolific English novelist, diarist, and playwright of the 18th century. Burney's most famous works include the novels "Evelina" and "Cecilia", which were published anonymously and garnered widespread acclaim for their wit, humor, and social commentary.
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