"With all the chances against her of house, hall, place, park, court, and cottage, Northanger turned up an abbey,and she was to be its inhabitant." - Chapter 17
We're going to Northanger Abbey!
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Chapter 17 is short but incredible, if only because it's probably Jane's horniest, most suggestive writing (with apologies to Mary Crawford). She doesn't even veil the fact that Catherine's wild fantasies of exploration relate to both Henry and the abbey. Damp passages, indeed. To Northanger, therefore, they are to go. #PemberLittens #JaneAustenThenAndNow
There's a new Tilney man in town and while he may be fashionable and slightly more handsome than his brother, he's also a total dick about the fact that Henry enjoys dancing so Catherine and I both know not to trust him. Later, James writes to Isabella with the details of his living which she and her mom find underwhelming, to say the least. She makes some excuse for her low spirits but we all know the deal (even if Catherine doesn't).
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"For myself, it is nothing; I never think of myself.”
Yeah right, Pick Me Princess Isabella. ?
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Isabella summons Cath right away and drops the news that she and James are engaged! Catherine is delighted and thinks that Isabella must be in love *fr fr* 'cuz let's face it, James is not handsome. John Thorpe suddenly corners Catherine in the parlor and starts weirdly spouting off about marriage. She is totally uncomfortable (relatable) and tries like hell to leave. She manages to escape but still never cottons on to his meaning. Come on, girl!
"But I have a notion, Miss Morland, you and I think pretty much alike upon most matters.”
No Dude Bro Thorpe, not even close. ??♀️
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Man, I LOVE today's chapter. Just some cool people (and Catherine) enjoying the gorgeous countryside and geeking out about books. Henry is delightfully silly and teasing and when he finds himself starting to mansplain a bit about drawing, he holds back and allows for some blessed silence. Catherine gets in a great bit about history books being a total sausage-fest, putting me in mind of a classic Flight of the Conchords number (link in comments).
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who had not pleasure in a good novel, most be intolerably stupid
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One of the many reasons I love Henry Tilney! 💜💜💜💜💜
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