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Northanger Abbey first editions

Northanger Abbey first editions

As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

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Part 39: Without Discontent (Sep. 24, 2022) | Comments

Michaelmas had appeared very distant at the start of the month; now it was a mere five days away, and Henry must make some decisions.
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Part 38: Not Easily Pardoned (Sep. 17, 2022) | Comments

It was good to see Catherine so cheerfully employed; there had been some days when her discouragement was painful for Mr. Morland to witness.
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Part 37: Something Less Pardonable (Sep. 10, 2022) | Comments

An invitation to tea with the good Dr. Prewitt brought all Henry's apprehensions back after weeks and months of barely remembered unease.
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Part 36: A Constant Friend (Sep. 03, 2022) | Comments

They were forewarned by letter, and yet the Morlands still could not quite believe when the handsome chaise-and-four turned toward the parsonage.
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Part 35: Sincere Joy (Aug. 27, 2022) | Comments

The want of a companion was certainly strong, but moreso the need for guidance and reassurance which even a beloved brother could not fully provide.
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Part 34: The Office of a Friend (Aug. 20, 2022) | Comments

"Come, Tilney, it is both her wish and mine for you to wed us. Only say you will and I promise to do everything possible to clear the way."
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Part 33: Accession of Dignity (Aug. 13, 2022) | Comments

It was a pity the viscount could not remain longer, but with the banns safely read and announcement printed this week General Tilney was content.
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Part 32: The Fullness of Privileged Affection (Aug. 06, 2022) | Comments

Back in April, with spring in full bloom, August had seemed such a distant month. They would surely be married by then.
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Part 31: No Inconsiderable Emotion (Jul. 30, 2022) | Comments

It still felt surreal despite the time elapsed, as if the new viscount were making plans for someone else.
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Part 30: A Message from Woodston (Jul. 23, 2022) | Comments

It was not the first time Eleanor had noticed her father dispose of an envelope after barely taking time to open it.

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