Delightfully witty, romantic, and sharp-tongued — Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Penguin Classics 1995 Edition) is a sparkling satire that celebrates youthful imagination while poking fun at gothic romance. This edition presents one of Austen’s most playful and self-aware novels, following the innocent and warm-hearted Catherine Morland as she enters the world of society, friendships, flirtation, and misunderstandings.

Invited to the mysterious Northanger Abbey, Catherine’s love of thrilling novels leads her to expect dark secrets and hidden crimes — but what she discovers instead is something far more revealing: the truth about people, class, and growing up. With her sharp humour, Austen hilariously exposes social manners, romantic illusions, and the dangers of reading too much (or too little) into everything.

Filled with elegant prose, unforgettable characters, subtle romance, sparkling dialogue, and gentle comedy, this novel blends coming-of-age with literary parody. The Penguin Classics 1995 Edition includes a scholarly introduction and notes that offer helpful insight into context, language, and Austen’s cultural world.

PUBLISHER: PENGUIN BOOKS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 254