Vintage Classics Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey is a satirical classic by Jane Austen, gently lampooning the gothic novel with wit and subtle subversion. The story follows Catherine Morland, a young girl with a vivid imagination, whose naivety and love of sensational fiction color her experiences of Bath and her stay at Northanger Abbey. The novel explores social life, romance, and misperceptions with humor and insight, and sits within the Vintage Classics Austen Series, presented with contemporary introductions and elegant design.

The tale traces how Catherine’s preconceptions lead to both embarrassing and entertaining consequences as she navigates fashionable society. The edition features an introduction by P. D. James as part of the Vintage Classics Austen Series, which presents Jane Austen’s six major novels in a beautifully designed format.

• Satirical swipe at the gothic novel
• Catherine Morland has an active imagination
• Set in Bath and Northanger Abbey
• Introduction by P. D. James
• Vintage Classics Austen Series features six major novels
• Beautifully designed and introduced by contemporary writers