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Flawed heroine's growth through comedic missteps.
Emma might just charm you with its intricate web of social relationships and the transformation of its main character. Jane Austen crafts Emma's journey with a satirical touch that both critiques and indulges in the societal norms of her time. Dive into this classic for its wit, its nuanced take on matchmaking, and the delight of seeing its protagonist come full circle from a naive meddler to a mature member of her community. If you love character development and the subtleties of human folly, you'll enjoy unpacking the layers of Emma Woodhouse's story.
ISBN: 9780140620108
Authors:
Jane Austen
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1994-01-25
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 875120 readers)
Description
Emma is the culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage. Emma Woodhouse is introduced to us as 'handsome, clever and rich' and, according to Jane Austen, a heroine 'which no one but myself would like'. Yet such is Emma's spirited wit that, despite her superior airs and egotism, few readers have failed to succumb to her charm. The comedy turns on Emma's self-appointed role as energetic match-maker for her sweet, silly friend Harriet. Emma herself, meanwhile, is confidently immune to the charms of the male sex. Her emotional coming of age is woven into what Ronald Blythe has called 'the happiest of love stories, the most fiendishly difficult of detective stories and a matchless repository of English wit'.
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