Northanger Abbey was the first of Jane Austens novels to be completed for publication, though she had previously made a start on Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. According to Cassandra Austen's Memorandum, Susan (as it was first called) was written about the years 1798-1799. It was revised by Austen for the press in 1803, and sold in the same year for 10 to a London bookseller, Crosby & Co., who decided against publishing. In 1817, the bookseller was content to sell it back to the novelist's brother, Henry Austen, for the exact sum 10 that he had paid for it at the beginning, not knowing that the writer was by then the author of four popular novels. The novel was further revised before being brought out posthumously in late December 1817 (1818 given on the title-page), as the first two volumes of a four-volume set with Persuasion.

Plot introduction

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Catherine is in Bath for the first time, and is excited to spend her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother, the rather rough-mannered dandy John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s novels to be completed for publication, though she had previously made a start on Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. According to Cassandra Austens Memorandum, Susan (as it was first called) was written about the years 1798-1799. It was revised by Austen for the press in 1803, and sold in the same year for 10 to a London bookseller, Crosby & Co., who decided against publishing. In 1817, the bookseller was content to sell it back to the novelist's brother, Henry Austen, for the exact sum 10 that he had paid for it at the beginning, not knowing that the writer was by then the author of four popular novels. The novel was further revised before being brought out posthumously in late December 1817 (1818 given on the title-page), as the first two volumes of a four-volume set with Persuasion.

Plot introduction

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Catherine is in Bath for the first time, and is excited to spend her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother, the rather rough-mannered dandy John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s Memorandum, Susan (as it was first called) was written about the years 1798-1799. It was revised by Austen for the press in 1803, and sold in the same year for 10 to a London bookseller, Crosby & Co., who decided against publishing. In 1817, the bookseller was content to sell it back to the novelists brother, Henry Austen, for the exact sum 10 that he had paid for it at the beginning, not knowing that the writer was by then the author of four popular novels. The novel was further revised before being brought out posthumously in late December 1817 (1818 given on the title-page), as the first two volumes of a four-volume set with Persuasion.

Plot introduction

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Catherine is in Bath for the first time, and is excited to spend her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother, the rather rough-mannered dandy John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s brother, Henry Austen, for the exact sum 10 that he had paid for it at the beginning, not knowing that the writer was by then the author of four popular novels. The novel was further revised before being brought out posthumously in late December 1817 (1818 given on the title-page), as the first two volumes of a four-volume set with Persuasion.

Plot introduction

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Catherine is in Bath for the first time, and is excited to spend her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabellas brother, the rather rough-mannered dandy John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s brother, the rather rough-mannered dandy John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henrys younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanors father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffes gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery.

Plot summary

Seventeen year old Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. Although a tomboy in her childhood, by the age of 17 she has become interested in clothes and balls and is excessively fond of reading, especially Gothic novels of which Ann Radcliffes Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henry's younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s Mysteries of Udolpho is a favourite.

Catherine is invited by her wealthier neighbours in Fullerton, the Allens, to accompany them to visit the resort town of Bath and partake of the winter season of balls, theatre and other social delights. Although initially the excitement of experiencing Bath is dampened by her lack of acquaintances, she is soon introduced to an intriguing young gentleman named Henry Tilney, with whom she dances and converses. Catherine does not see Mr Tilney again for a few days after their first meeting, though her attention is quickly engaged when she makes friends with another young lady, Isabella Thorpe. Isabella tries to make a match between Catherine and her brother John, a rather crude young gentleman fond of hunting with dogs, saying \"damn\" and driving around at speed in his carriage. Catherine is as yet very naive and innocent and does not realise that John is pursuing her.

Catherine is soon introduced to Henrys younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilney's father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s younger sister, Eleanor Tilney, who is a very sweet, intelligent and respectable young lady. Eleanor provides a contrast to the manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherine also meets the Tilneys father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

s father, the imposing and intimidating General Tilney.

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