Episode 68: The Castle of Wolfenbach explained | Northanger Abbey's Horrid Novels ~ Spooky Season

What the Austen? Podcast

In this special Spooky Season episode, we're diving into one of the infamous Horrid Novels mentioned in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey: The Castle of Wolfenbach by Eliza Parsons 🏰. Often considered a classic of Gothic fiction, this chilling tale of mystery, family secrets, and haunted castles captivated readers in the late 18th century – and inspired Austen's playful parody of Gothic tropes. Join us as we explore: The thrilling plot of The Castle of Wolfenbach 🏰 📚 Why it was considered a "horrid novel" and its role in Northanger Abbey 🪞 How it links and mirrors Northanger Abbey 👻 Austen's clear support of women authors at the time Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into classic literature and the works that influenced Austen! 📚✨