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Northanger Abbey (Vintage Classics Austen Series)

By Jane Austen
Series: Vintage Classics Austen Series
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Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen follows the story of Catherine Morland, a young and impressionable heroine who is invited to stay at the mysterious Northanger Abbey. As she navigates her experiences with newfound friends and romantic interests, Catherine's imagination—fueled by gothic novels—often gets the better of her, leading to humorous situations. The novel is both a coming-of-age tale and a satire of the gothic genre, highlighting society and expectations in the 19th century.
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You might enjoy this classic novel if you appreciate witty social commentary, vivid character portrayals, and a blend of satire and romance. It brings to life a young heroine's experiences as she navigates the complexities of social norms and expectations, making it a delightful read for fans of cleverly crafted narratives and Austen's signature style.

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Northanger Abbey (Vintage Classics Austen Series)

Jane Austen takes a satirical swipe at the gothic novel in this classic book bursting with sly subversive wit.

'Jane Austen is a genius, and Northanger Abbey is hugely underrated' Martin Amis

Catherine Morland is a young girl with a very active imagination.

Part of the Vintage Classics Austen Series- all six of Jane Austen's major novels, beautifully designed by writer and illustrator Leanne Shapton and introduced by our finest contemporary writers

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Part of the Vintage Classics Austen Series— all six of Jane Austen's major novels, beautifully designed by writer and illustrator Leanne Shapton and introduced by our finest contemporary writers.

Jane Austen takes a satirical swipe at the gothic novel in this classic book bursting with sly subversive wit.

Jane Austen is a genius, and Northanger Abbey is hugely underrated - Martin Amis

Northanger Abbey features Catherine Morland, a young girl with a very active imagination. Her naivety and love of sensational novels lead her to approach the fashionable social scene in Bath and her stay at nearby Northanger Abbey with preconceptions that have embarrassing and entertaining consequences.

With an introduction by P.D. James.

Series: Vintage Classics Austen Series

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Northanger Abbey is celebrated as one of Jane Austen's lighter and more playful novels. Many reviewers highlight Austen's mastery in combining humour with sharp social commentary, making it an enjoyable read. It's described as surprisingly funny, even compared to more explicitly comedic novels, and showcases Austen's timeless wit and artistry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099589297

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by PD James

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 304

Collections

Classic Romance Featured Fiction General Fiction Jane Austen Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Series: Vintage Classics Austen Series

About the Author

Jane Austen (Author) Jane Austen was born in Steventon rectory on 16 December 1775. Her family later moved to Bath, then to Southampton and finally to Chawton in Hampshire. She began writing Pride and Prejudice when she was twenty-two years old. It was originally called First Impressions and was initially rejected by the publishers and only published in 1813 after much revision. She published four of her novels in her lifetime, Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816). Jane Austen died on 18th July 1817. Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were both published posthumously in 1818.

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