Shapard, David M.
The Annotated Northanger Abbey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307390806
- author:
- Shapard, David M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 500
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey is presented in this annotated edition with over 1,200 annotations on facing pages, providing explanations of historical context, citations from Austen's life and writings, definitions, literary analysis, maps of places in the novel, an introduction, bibliography, and detailed chronology of events. The book also features 225 informative illustrations that bring to life the characters' clothing, furniture, and carriages, as well as illuminating background information on topics such as the vogue for medieval styles and socializing opportunities in Bath.
David M. Shapard's annotations enrich Austen's world, making her lighthearted satire of the gothic novel even more engaging to read. This annotated edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the historical context and literary background of Austen's work.