Northanger Abbey (Wordsworth Classics) - Cover may vary

Cute cover. I am satisfied

Great read

As far as content goes, this has always been a 5 star read for me. If you aren't familiar with the works of the gothic era, especially the ones with a subplot of romance, knowing that Northanger Abbey is a little tasteful hint of mockery towards them will make it even more enjoyable for you as a reader. It's so tongue-in-cheek, but in a good way. At the same time, it is beautiful, relatable despite the significant time and societal differences, and at times extremely poetic. My favorite quotes: "Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love." "I shall not pay them any such compliment, I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect, that is the way to spoil them!" "The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." "Her mind made up and her resolution formed of always judging and acting in future with the greatest good sense, she had nothing to do but forgive herself and be happier than ever." "There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not in my nature." "Where the heart is really attached, I know very well how little one can be pleased with the attention of anybody else." This was the very first literary classic that I ever read, and I have adored it ever since. For me, a 5 star read requires characters who are unforgettable, whether it's due to them being dreamy and heroic or outstandingly unlikeable. The first time I read Northanger Abbey, every single character lived rent free in my brain long after the last page. And after many years and many reads, Northanger Abbey never stops being good. I haven't read any other Jane Austen, so can't compare it to any of her other work, but hopefully someday (though I always just come back to Northanger Abbey 😉) Now, the book quality itself: I'm reviewing the Wordsworth version of this book. I'm picky and don't usually like real pictures on the cover like this, but this set is beautiful, especially when lined up next to each other. This is a nice, inexpensive option for students or someone who doesn't know if they will be reading it again. I posted pictures of my unread Mansfield Park with my newest copy of Northanger Abbey (copy was read twice) and there is a huge difference. I don't treat my books super rough, but I don't baby them either, and just from reading twice and repeatedly taking in and out of my purse or bag, it already looks a little rough. Of course, when I can afford it I'll buy a better edition, but in the mean time this works for me. You can't beat the price. The printing is clear, with easy to read word spacing and fonts. As with most classics, the chapters don't all start on their own page, which can be annoying to some people, but it's just how classics tend to be, and it also reduces material waste, so yay! 🌍 ♻️ Happy reading!

A nice-looking cover to this book! The size feels good in the hands, too. Not too big or bulky. The Dover Thrift one has a pretty cover but is kind of awkward to hold. The story, of course, is funny. If you know the aims of gothic romance, you know Jane Austen is lightly poking fun at it, but in good taste. She is crafty and also shows the details of her Era with mastery. A nice book to read and a great own for a lover of literature.

Love these books perfect condition when it arrived

I love all Jane Austen novels. I saw this collection with the beautifully designed covers illustrated by Holly Dunn. I ordered a few of the books and 2 of them came with a different more standard looking cover. I am returning them and hoping the next order will have the correct cover art.

I’m on a mission to read Jane Austen great price for quality books

I look forward to reading it

Even though the product was delivered on time, I'm quite unhappy with it. There is a considerable amount of damages done- folded pages, scarred and scratched cover. Moreover, the page quality and the print is so cheap and fragile that the ink looks like it may smear and smudge. It is not worth the money. (I had ordered the paperback version of Wordsworth Classics.)

Llegó en perfecto estado.

Livro lindo, mas as letras são muito pequenas. Atrapalha a leitura.

J'adore cette collection qui propose des oeuvres classiques à un prix imbattable entre 2 à 3 €. Après avoir vu le film je vais pouvoir lire l'oeuvre. D'habitude je préfère faire le contraire car j'aime me représenter les personnages et les décors par moi-même d'après les descriptions de l'auteur. Toutefois cela ne gâchera rien au plaisir de lire.

Prodotto acquistato in formula Amazon Prime e spedito con corriere DHL in 48 h lavorative, prodotto arrivato in confezione di cartone recante i sigilli Prime. Prodotto nuovo, intatto e imballato, pratico e di ridotte dimensioni, acquistato per frequentare un corso specifico di lingue in facoltà. Rapporto qualità/prezzo senza paragoni, altamente consigliato. Il romanzo si compone di due volumi di 15 capitoli ciascuno, più un capitolo finale (che rappresenta una sorta d'appendice), presente in quasi tutti i romanzi della Austen. Di per sé il libro ha una trama piuttosto semplice e anche i personaggi sono ordinari: non ci sono grandi passioni, né personalità complesse. La storia ruota intorno alla figura di Catherine Morland, che l'autrice descrive ironicamente come un'anti-eroina, diciassettenne ingenua e un po' ignorante, con l'unica passione della lettura dei romanzi gotici, molto in voga a quei tempi. La ragazza che abita con la sua famiglia in un villaggio di campagna, viene invitata dai vicini di casa, i coniugi Allen, a trascorrere un periodo di vacanza nella cittadina di Bath: qui ella ha i primi approcci con la società di allora, fatta di apparenza e sentimentalismo, tra un ballo, una sera a teatro ed una passeggiata nella via principale. Agli antipodi sono le due famiglie che Catherine incontra sul suo cammino: i Thorpe e i Tilney, i cattivi e i buoni. Il viaggio di Catherine all'Abbazia di Northanger, ospite dei Tilney, la porterà a fantasticare di vivere una situazione simile a quella dei suoi romanzi preferiti, sino ad immaginare un delitto mai compiuto e a ricercare nei cassetti documenti persi nel tempo, ottenendo sempre nella realtà grosse delusioni. Filo conduttore è l'adorazione di Catherine per Henry Tilney, che sfocerà, dopo alcune difficoltà e malintesi, nel matrimonio. Interessante è la figura del Signor Tilney, padre di Henry, che cerca di influenzare fin dall'inizio le decisioni degli altri personaggi, anche se vittima lui stesso di molte incomprensioni.