Austen, Jane
Collins Classics - Northanger Abbey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007368600
- author:
- Austen, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 17.6 x 11 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen is a witty and satirical novel that explores the world of Gothic romance. When Catherine Moreland visits her friend's family estate, she finds herself caught up in a web of imagination and reality.
As a keen reader of Gothic novels, Catherine's expectations are high when she meets Henry Tilney and his sister Eleanor at Northanger Abbey. However, as she navigates the complexities of life and relationships, her fantastical world begins to unravel.
Austen expertly pokes fun at the conventions of her time, revealing her unsentimental view of love and marriage in 18th century England. This entertaining and thought-provoking novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Austen's unique perspective on life and society.