TY  - BOOK
AU  - Austen,Jane
TI  - Northanger Abbey 
SN  - 9781512466676
AV  - PR4034 .A978 2017
CY  - Headline Review, London, 2006
KW  - Books and reading
KW  - Fiction
KW  - Gentry
KW  - England
KW  - Horror tales
KW  - Appreciation
KW  - Marriage
KW  - Economic aspects
KW  - Young women
KW  - Not so classic (English)
KW  - READING IN ENGLISH
KW  - Novels
KW  - Literary classics
N1  - Access restricted to authorized users and institutions
N2  - "Northanger Abbey" is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Catherine Morland, a young and imaginative woman who has a fondness for Gothic novels. Set in the fashionable spa town of Bath and later at Northanger Abbey, the Tilney family estate, the novel takes a satirical approach to the popular Gothic novel genre of the late 18th century.

Catherine's experiences in Bath society and her romantic entanglements, particularly with Henry Tilney, form the central plot. Jane Austen uses the novel to humorously critique the melodramatic imagination often found in Gothic literature, creating a contrast between fiction and reality.

As Catherine visits Northanger Abbey, the story incorporates elements of mystery and suspense, leading to amusing misunderstandings. The novel also offers social commentary on the manners and customs of the time, addressing societal expectations for young women and the pressures related to marriage.

"Northanger Abbey" explores themes of discerning reality from fiction, the dangers of unchecked imagination, and the folly of making assumptions about others. With its blend of romance, satire, and social critique, the novel stands out in Jane Austen's body of work for its unique storytelling approach and witty examination of contemporary literature
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