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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

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Northanger Abbey (1818) by Jane Austen continues to receive. 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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Editorial Assessment

Jane Austen published Northanger Abbey in 1818, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of Gothic parody, innocence, Bath, comedy accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Among its recognitions: Times Literary Supplement 1818. With an editorial score of 38/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes Northanger Abbey is how it handles its central concerns — Gothic parody, innocence, Bath, comedy — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Jane Austen occupies a significant position. Northanger Abbey is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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Jane Austen
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Jane Austen is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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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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