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Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen Collection)

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Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland, a young and naΓ―ve heroine, who is invited to the mysterious Northanger Abbey. As she navigates society, friendships, and love, Catherine's vivid imaginationβ€”fuelled by Gothic novelsβ€”leads her to misconstrue reality. Jane Austen offers a satirical take on both Gothic fiction and social conventions of the time.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic literature that offers a delightful blend of satire, romance, and social commentary. Set against the backdrop of Gothic fiction, it humorously explores the themes of perception versus reality while providing insight into the manners and mores of early 19th-century society. If you enjoy witty narratives and endearing characters, this charming work will certainly appeal to you.

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Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector's edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.

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Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector's edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.

Obsessed with Gothic fiction, seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is wintering in Bath when she encounters dashing gentleman Henry Tilney and the charismatic Thorpe siblings. Swept up by the high society she has found herself in, Catherine and her overactive imagination lead her into numerous comical misunderstandings with the Tilney family. Northanger Abbey boldly and humorously explores society in Regency-era England.

This Northanger Abbey Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you’re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:

  • Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacket
  • Decorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughout
  • Ribbon marker

Northanger Abbey is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.

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Northanger Abbey is celebrated for its witty exploration of gothic fiction tropes and its charming protagonist, Catherine Morland. Reviewers often praise Jane Austen's sharp satire and clever commentary on societal norms. The novel remains a beloved work within Austen's collection, appreciated for its humour and narrative style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785293415

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Harper Muse

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 643g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose work centred on social commentary and realism. Her works of romantic fiction are set among the landed gentry, and she is one of the most widely read writers in English literature.

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