Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
"Northanger Abbey" is a coming-of-age novel that follows the story of Catherine Morland, a young and naive girl who is invited to stay with the wealthy Tilney family at their estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine's imagination is fueled by her love for gothic novels, leading her to create fantastical scenarios in her mind. As she navigates the complexities of society and falls in love, Catherine learns valuable lessons about the dangers of letting her imagination run wild and the importance of distinguishing reality from fiction.
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- Published
- 1817
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- La Abadía De Northanger
- Nortengerska Opatija
- Opactwo Northanger
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 18th on Top 25 Pre-20th Century Classics (The Guardian)
- 65th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 113th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 343rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 3024th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 20 Posthumous Works You Should Read Before You Die (The National Post )
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