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| Title | : | Northanger Abbey |
| Author | : | Jane Austen |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 251 pages |
| Published | : | March 3rd 2005 by Barnes & Noble Classics (first published December 1st 1817) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. High Fantasy |
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Jane Austen's first novel—published posthumously in 1818—tells the story of Catherine Morland and her dangerously sweet nature, innocence, and sometime self-delusion. Though Austen's fallible heroine is repeatedly drawn into scrapes while vacationing at Bath and during her subsequent visit to Northanger Abbey, Catherine eventually triumphs, blossoming into a discerning woman who learns truths about love, life, and the heady power of literature. The satirical novel pokes fun at the gothic novel while earnestly emphasizing caution to the female sex.Be Specific About Books Conducive To Northanger Abbey
| Original Title: | Northanger Abbey |
| ISBN: | 1593082649 (ISBN13: 9781593082642) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Catherine Morland, Henry Tilney, Eleanor Tilney, General Tilney, John Thorpe, Isabella Thorpe, James Morland, Mrs. Morland, Mr. Morland, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Allen, Captain Tilney, Mrs. Thorpe |
| Setting: | Bath, Somerset, England(United Kingdom) Devon, England(United Kingdom) |
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I have a confession to make.Secretly, I much prefer "Northanger Abbey" and "Mansfield Park" to anything else written by Jane Austen, even "Pride and Prejudice," which we're all supposed to claim as our favorite because it is one of the Greatest Books Ever Written In the English Language. I don't DISLIKE "Pride and Prejudice," but I just don't think it stands up to this one. I'm sorry, but it's true."Northanger Abbey" feels like two very different stories that eventually merge into one at the[4 Stars] I buddy read this with Maureen from Maureen Keavy and it was so much fun! I wasn't originally planning on reading it this week, but it just ended up happening. I listened to the audiobook for this, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. This book was witty, sarcastic, so much fun, and I just really enjoyed Catherine's character. The first half of the book was my favorite because of how drama filled it was. The second half was good as well, but I felt like I was missing something. I wanted
This was such a great first classic for the year. The society and the play with a Gothic setting was so fun and the characters had such defined personalities. It was quite a low-key romance, which I enjoyed, as Catherine did get sad when Henry disappeared for a bit, but it's not like she stopped going to the theatre and hanging out with her best friends. Friendship is valued in this book way more than love is, and that was a nice change. Also, Eleanor may have been my favourite (like Charlotte
What would be considered a romantic Rom Com in todays Reading world, Northanger Abbey is more a fanciful, whimsical read that really didn't do anything for me. I am more a fan of the Bronte sisters as feel their novels are more intense and atmospheric whereas Austen tends to be more lighthearted and romantic in my opinion. I came across this on Audible Original narrated by Emma Thompson and stuck for something to listen to on a car journey I figured I would give it a try. Unfortunately this was
Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen Northanger Abbey was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be completed for publication, in 1803. However, it was not published until after her death in 1817, along with another novel of hers, Persuasion. Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic novels, which were quite popular at the time, in 179899. This coming-of-age story revolves around Catherine Morland, a young and naïve "heroine," who entertains the reader on her journey to a better understanding of the world
I dont even know what to say. This book was such a flippin blast. https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co... Okay, thats a little bit of a lie. I know the most important thing I have to say. First and foremost: IM IN LOVE WITH HENRY TILNEY. SO FUNNY, smart, handsome, owns a cute house, and dare I say...woke?! Hes the best. But let me backtrack a bit. Northanger Abbey is Austens satire, and she pokes fun at gothic horror books by having her heroine, Catherine, believe shes essentially in one. AND
This book was a delight! I hadn't read it in more than a decade, and decided to pick it up again for a few reasons: First, I recently had the good fortune to visit Bath, and much of this novel is set in that lovely English city; second, I had just read Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw," which is a ghost story, and I was eager to revisit this early Austen work that played with Gothic themes; third, and perhaps most importantly, I just like reading Jane Austen novels.A quick plot summary:
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