Reviews on all things Austen
Posted in Adaptations, Northanger Abbey on Oct 28th, 2009
I saw a theatrical adaptation of Northanger Abbey. It was adapted for the stage by Tim Luscombe and directed by Theo Messenger. I thought the adaptation was fabulous – bits of The Mysteries of Udolpho was mixed in and it seemed to cover all of the major plot points. The play I saw an amateur production (this [...]
Posted in Northanger Abbey on Oct 30th, 2008
Why is Northanger Abbey my least favourite Austen novel? I have been thinking about this for a few days. Henry Tilney is charming and witty and the authorial voice is, at times, wickedly funny, … Mrs Allen was one of that numerous class of females, whose society can raise no other emotion than surprise at their [...]
Posted in Northanger Abbey on Oct 13th, 2008
I bought a new edition of Northanger Abbey – it was published by Cameron House (an imprint of Bookwise International). This is what it has on the back … The complete text in a modern, readable typeface. Four clear introductions by renowned Austen scholars. A timeline in colour of Jane Austen’s world. A colour map [...]
Posted in Northanger Abbey, Television on Oct 6th, 2008
I saw the last two episodes of Lost in Austen. I thought it was fabulous and I’m sure Jane Austen would have approved – this is the author who wrote Northanger Abbey I’m sure she would appreciate a tongue in cheek look at her novels (or more particularly the adaptations). Here are some more links [...]
Posted in Northanger Abbey on Oct 1st, 2008
Well in the spirit of Go Gothic, I’ve started reading Northanger Abbey - just chapters one to three. I’ve forgotten how much I like it. I would say my favourite Austen is Emma, but Northanger Abbey has a really light touch. Here are some quotes I loved … Her father was a clergyman, without being neglected, [...]