Northanger Abbey - Summary

- "Northanger Abbey" is one of Jane Austen's earlier works, but it was published posthumously in 1817. The novel is a satire of Gothic novels popular during Austen's time, and it focuses on the coming of age and romantic entanglements of its protagonist, Catherine Morland. Here's a brief résumé of the novel: Introduction:
Catherine Morland, a young and impressionable seventeen-year-old, is introduced as the heroine. Unlike many literary heroines of the time, Catherine is neither particularly talented nor especially beautiful. She loves reading, especially Gothic novels, which were all the rage during Austen's time.