Publisher's Synopsis
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1833, posthumously. The book is divided into two parts, with Northanger Abbey being the first and Persuasion being the second. Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a young and naive girl who is invited to stay with the Tilney family at their home, Northanger Abbey. Catherine is a lover of gothic novels and imagines the house to be full of secrets and mysteries. However, she soon learns that reality is not always what it seems and that her imagination can sometimes get the better of her. Persuasion is the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who has been persuaded to break off her engagement to the love of her life, Captain Wentworth, due to his lack of wealth and status. Years later, they are reunited and Anne must navigate her feelings for him while also dealing with the pressures of society and her family's expectations. Both novels explore themes of love, social status, and the power of persuasion. Austen's wit and humor are on full display in these works, making them beloved classics of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
