The stay in Bath continues, with Catherine increasingly tricked and cajoled to spend time with John Thorpe. We meet more of the Tilneys, and receive good news(?) at the end of Volume 1. The comments section is for what you think of the book through the end of Volume 1. Add anything interesting you’ve found […]
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(click for larger image–the text is priceless) Check out this wonderful 1965 bookcover to “A paper library gothic.” I wonder if that is the forerunner to “romance novels.” Actually wondered the same thing while reading Northanger Abbey. Anyway, you think they missed the entire point of the novel? I have to believe that anyone that […]
The season in Bath continues and there are many gothic novel references in this section. We are introduced to John Thorpe and Catherine’s brother, James as well. As usual, post your thoughts about the book through Chapter 10 in the comments section!
In Chapter 6 (Volume 1), Catherine gushes about The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe. The text of the book can be found online here. I did a quick search for references that Catherine made to the black veil, and I believe this section is it: Passing the light hastily over several other pictures, […]
The Wikipedia entry on Bath, England is useful to see the setting of over half the book. From the Celts who founded it to the Romans who turned the springs into a spa, Bath became a social center in the 18th century. By the time the book was written, the social aspect of Bath was […]
I’ve been traveling and unable to post, so I’ll start the discussion of Northanger Abbey now. I realize the pace of the schedule is slow, but I wanted people starting late with the book to have the ability to easily catch up. Chapters 1 through 5 introduces us to our heroine, Catherine Moreland, and we […]
I thought having a post with links related to Northanger Abbey would be helpful to some people. If you find something that relates to the book or Austen that you think is helpful, relay that information in the comments and I’ll be happy to add to this post. Online texts: – Project Gutenberg – University […]
“The Invisible Library is a collection of books that only appear in other books. Within the library’s catalog you will find imaginary books, pseudobiblia, artifictions, fabled tomes, libris phantastica, and all manner of books unwritten, unread, unpublished, and unfound.” I’ve only looked through a few titles, but my favorite so far: De pelendis mascarendisque cardinalium […]
I thought one thread that listed all the discussion topics for the book would be helpful, as well as providing a central place for people to comment on the book as we move on to something else. Feel free to comment as you can! Chapters 1 – 10 Chapters 11 – 20 Chapters 21 – […]
A thread for discussing the movie Vanity Fair. Feel free to comment on the movie if you haven’t read the book. Compare, contrast, deconstruct, or just say thumbs up or down. If you’ve read the book, how did you like the changes/additions/omissions? You can also visit the Vanity Fair movie website (link dead?) which has […]