Jane Austen
The Annotated Northanger Abbey.
Anchor Books, 2013. First printing. Annotated and edited, with an introduction, by David M. Shapard. 9780307390806 xxxi/534 pages.
Softcover volume, measuring approximately 5.25" x 8.25", is like new. This work contains numerous textual illustrations, including maps.
"From the editor of the popular "Annotated Pride and Prejudice" comes an annotated edition of Jane Austen’s "Northanger Abbey" that makes her lighthearted satire of the gothic novel an even more satisfying read. Here is the complete text of the novel with more than 1,200 annotations on facing pages, including: -Explanations of historical context-Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings-Definitions and clarifications-Literary comments and analysis-Maps of places in the novel-An introduction, bibliography, and detailed chronology of events-225 informative illustrations. Filled with fascinating details about the characters’ clothing, furniture, and carriages, and illuminating background information on everything from the vogue for all things medieval to the opportunities for socializing in the popular resort town of Bath."