This modern library paperback classic is set from the first edition of 1818. It was published by penguin classics and has a total of 320 pages in. A deliciously witty satire of popular gothic romances, it is perhaps austens lightest, most delightful excursion into a young womans world. Though the domain of jane austens novels was as circumscribed as her life, her caustic wit and keen observation made her the equal of the greatest novelists in any language. Northanger abbey by jane austen penguin books australia. Northanger abbey by jane austen penguin books new zealand. The title of this book is northanger abbey penguin classics and it was written by jane austen, marilyn butler introduction. Booktopia has northanger abbey, penguin classics by jane austen. However, it was not published until after her death in 1817, along with another novel of hers, persuasion. The earliest of her six major novels, northangerabbey remained unpublished until after jane austens death. Harris biggwithers but she couldnt bring herself to accept. Considered the most lighthearted and satirical of austens novels, northanger abbey tells the story of an unlikely young heroine catherine morland.
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Northanger abbey by jane austen, marilyn butler waterstones. At an early age she began writing sketches and satires of popular novels for her familys. During an eventful season at bath, young, naive catherine morland experiences fashionable society for the first time. Her situation in life, the character of her father and mother, her own person and disposition, were all equally against her.
With its irrepressible heroine and playful literary games, northanger abbey is the most youthful and optimistic of jane austens novels. Austen, jane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. As a child and teenager, she wrote brilliantly witty stories for her familys amusement, as well as a novella, lady susan. Buy a discounted paperback of northanger abbey online from australias leading online. Northanger abbey isnt a title commonly heard of, but after my desperate need to collect all of austens works, i stumbled upon the vintage classics edition of this beautifully and wittily written book. Northanger abbey penguin classics kindle edition by austen. Butler, marilyn edt, isbn 0141197714, isbn 9780141197715, brand new, free shipping in the us catherine morlands sentimental illusions about life and love crumble as she enters into adulthood and encounters the politics, pitfalls, and machinations of bath society. The vintage classics austen series is designed by the writer and illustrator leanne shapton and introduced by some of our finest contemporary writers and austen fans.
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Featuring gorgeous patterns stamped on linen cases, colored endpapers, and ribbon markers, these are rich and sumptuous volumes that continue what will be one of the most coveted sets of books ever produced. Northanger abbey is a satire of gothic novels, which were quite popular at the time, in 179899. Hardcover classics penguin classics because what you. Northanger abbey penguin classics by jane austen paperback. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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