Jane Austen NORTHANGER ABBEY Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (1775-1817) Northanger Abbey follows 17-year-old Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath. Naïve and inexperienced, Catherine spends her time visiting new friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella’s brother John Thorpe, and by a young clergyman, Henry Tilney. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. Believing that Catherine is an heiress, Henry’s father, General Tilney, invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine is an avid reader of the new fad – the Gothic novel – and expects the Abbey to be dark, ancient and full of fantastical mystery. (Wikipedia) Total running time: 7:09:15 Read by Elizabeth Klett Cover design and photo of Haddon House by Kathryn Delaney Jane Austen NORTHANGER ABBEY
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Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (1775-1817) Northanger Abbey follows 17-year-old Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath. Naïve and inexperienced, Catherine spends her time visiting new friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella’s brother John Thorpe, and by a young clergyman, Henry Tilney. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. Believing that Catherine is an heiress, Henry’s father, General Tilney, invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine is an avid reader of the new fad – the Gothic novel – and expects the Abbey to be dark, ancient and full of fantastical mystery. (Wikipedia)
Total running time: 7:09:15 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Cover design and photo of Haddon House by Kathryn Delaney
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