Based on the different styles and different references to Gothic novels, it is apparent that Austen wrote Northanger Abbey over the span of many years. It took her a long time to get her novel published too. It was not until after her death that her brother was able to get the book published. Once published, Austen received a mix of reviews.Waldron, 89. The novel covers a wide array of topics such as high society, Gothic fiction, bildungsroman, the value of reading, and the importance of time. This novel is considered to be more juvenile than her others.Tomanlin, Claire. Jane Austen: A Life. New York: Vintage, 1997, pp. 165–166.
Based on the different styles and different references to Gothic novels it is apparent that Austen wrote Northanger Abbey over the span of many years It took her a long time to get her novel published too It was not until after her death that her brother was able to get the book published Once published Austen received a mix of reviewsWaldron 89 The novel covers a wide array of topics such as high society Gothic fiction bildungsroman the value of reading and the importance of time This novel is considered to be more juvenile than her othersTomanlin Claire Jane Austen A Life New York Vintage 1997 pp 165–166