Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey

Jane Austen, 2017

Overview

During a six-week visit to the fashionable town of Bath, the young Catherine Morland experiences high society. Influenced by sensational Gothic novels, she travels to Northanger Abbey anticipating a thrilling adventure. Once there, Catherine begins to develop elaborate and improbable theories about the abbey's inhabitants and their activities.

This early work, published posthumously, serves as a clever parody of the Gothic genre, particularly the style of Ann Radcliffe. It also functions as a witty comedy of manners, characteristic of Austen's later novels, and ultimately unfolds as an enchanting love story.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy classic literature and social commentary.
• Fans of Jane Austen's distinctive writing style.
• Those interested in literary parodies and the Gothic genre.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Alma/Oneworld
• Publication Year: 2017
• Page Count: 224
• ISBN: 9781847496249