Emma A Novel
“Emma: A Novel” by Jane Austen, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on September 4, 2007, is a classic work of fiction that explores the life of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman navigating the complexities of social relationships in the village of Highbury. At twenty-one, Emma is confident in her ability to manage the lives of those around her, believing her meddling is for their own benefit. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English, featuring a new introduction by Jennifer Egan.
Readers will find that “Emma” presents a rich tapestry of characters, including the aloof Jane Fairfax, the charming Frank Churchill, and the sweet yet naive Harriet Smith. As Emma’s well-intentioned interference leads to unexpected consequences, she confronts her own misunderstandings and learns valuable lessons about love and self-awareness. Austen’s narrative combines humor with keen observations of human nature, offering insights into the ironies of life while showcasing a diverse cast of characters that range from the pretentious to the admirable.
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Emma features one of Jane Austen’s most unforgettable characters, an irresistible yet misguided young woman who must learn not to meddle with others’ hearts–and in the process learn how to understand her own.
With a new introduction by Jennifer Egan.
Twenty-one-year-old Emma Woodhouse comfortably dominates the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people’s lives—for their own good, of course. Her well-meant interfering centers on the aloof Jane Fairfax, the dangerously attractive Frank Churchill, the foolish but sweet Harriet Smith, and the ambitious young vicar Mr. Elton—and ends with her complacency shattered, her mind awakened to some of life’s more intractable dilemmas, and her happiness assured.
Austen’s comic imagination was so deft and beautifully fluent that she could use it to probe the deepest human ironies while setting before us a dazzling gallery of characters—some pretentious or ridiculous, some admirable and moving, all utterly true.
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