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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Northanger Abbey

by Jane Austen
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1818251 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey (1818) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Naive Catherine Morland visits Bath and is invited to Northanger Abbey, where her imagination—overexcited by Gothic novels—leads her to suspect foul play. Austen's first completed novel is a brilliant parody of Gothic fiction and a comedy of social embarrassment. Themes of Gothic parody, innocence, Bath run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1818.

Book Details

AuthorJane Austen
Published1818
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages251
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439792
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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181812
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northanger Abbey about?

Naive Catherine Morland visits Bath and is invited to Northanger Abbey, where her imagination—overexcited by Gothic novels—leads her to suspect foul play. Austen's first completed novel is a brilliant parody of Gothic fiction and a comedy of social embarrassment.

Who wrote Northanger Abbey?

Northanger Abbey was written by Jane Austen, from United Kingdom. First published in 1818.

What awards has Northanger Abbey won?

Northanger Abbey has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1818.

Is Northanger Abbey worth reading?

Northanger Abbey is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Gothic parody, innocence, Bath.

Where can I buy Northanger Abbey?

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What category is Northanger Abbey?

Northanger Abbey is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Northanger Abbey from?

Northanger Abbey originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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