The Novels and Letters of Jane Austen: Northanger Abbey

March 19, 2010 by Vic

The Novels and Letters of Jane Austen, 1915, a digitized book on the Internet Archive, contains illustrations by C.E. and H.M. Brock. Click on the link to read Northanger Abbey.

“The General attended her himself to the street door, making her one of the most graceful bows she had ever beheld when they parted.”

Posted in Book review, jane austen, Jane Austen Novels, Northanger Abbey | Tagged C.E.Brock, General Tilney, H.M. Brock | 4 Comments

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on March 22, 2010 at 07:50 ROY MARSHALL

Hi vic,im a big byron fan,living not far from the abbey,wonder if they ever met,just a thought.I think your site is very interesting and informative,keep it up.Yours faithfully.Roy
on March 22, 2010 at 11:06 Vic

Hello, Roy. No, Byron and Jane did not meet, although I know that she had read his work (and had Marianne Dashwood refer to him in Sense and Sensibility!) Thank you for stopping by to visit!
on April 4, 2010 at 10:45 Adriana Zardini

Vic, thanks for this link!
on November 13, 2010 at 03:59 marciano guerrero

I am beginning to work on a blog dedicated to JA’s novels, so I find your site inspirational.

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