Northanger Abbey

SKU: 9780007368600
Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey

SKU: 9780007368600
Author: Jane Austen
Paperback·Ages 18+

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Considered the most light-hearted and satirical of Austen’s novels, Northanger Abbey tells the story of an unlikely young heroine Catherine Morland. While staying in Bath, Catherine meets Henry Tilney and his sister Eleanor who invite her to their family estate, Northanger Abbey. A fan of Gothic Romance novels, naive Catherine is soon letting her imagination run wild in the atmospheric abbey, fuelled by her friendship with the vivacious Isabella Thorpe.

It is only when the realities of life set in around her that Catherine’s fantastical world is shattered. A coming-of-age novel, Austen expertly parodies the Gothic romance novels of her time and reveals much about her unsentimental view of love and marriage in the eighteenth century.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
272
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
8 July 2010
Language
English
ISBN
9780007368600

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About the Author:

Jane Austen may have lived in the 1800s, but her stories are still stealing hearts today! With her sharp wit, clever characters, and swoon-worthy romances, Jane knew exactly how to mix drama, charm, and social commentary into unforgettable tales. Think of her as the original queen of love stories with attitude.

She’s the legendary author behind classics like Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma—books filled with strong heroines, slow-burn romances, and plenty of delightful misunderstandings. Whether it’s Lizzy Bennet trading witty barbs with Mr. Darcy, or Emma Woodhouse playing matchmaker, Jane’s characters feel just as real (and relatable) today as they did two centuries ago.

Austen didn’t just write romance—she brilliantly poked fun at the social rules of her time, all while giving her female leads intelligence, independence, and lots of spirit.

If you’re into timeless love stories, fierce leading ladies, and dialogue that crackles with cleverness, Jane Austen is your literary bestie from another century.

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