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050 4 _aPR4034
_b.A978 2017
100 1 _aAusten, Jane,
_d1775-1817,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aNorthanger Abbey
_c/ Jane Austen.
260 _aHeadline Review, London, 2006
300 _a256 pages ; 20 cm
506 _aAccess restricted to authorized users and institutions.
520 _a"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.
588 _aDescription based on print version record.
650 0 _aBooks and reading
_vFiction.
650 0 _aGentry
_zEngland
_vFiction.
650 0 _aHorror tales
_xAppreciation
_vFiction.
650 0 _aMarriage
_xEconomic aspects
_vFiction.
650 0 _aYoung women
_zEngland
_vFiction.
653 _aNot so classic (English)
942 _2lcc
999 _c3884
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655 _aNovels
041 _aEnglish
653 _aREADING IN ENGLISH
655 _aLiterary classics