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Emma by Jane Austen

– Jane Austen’s classic novel, Emma, comes in a custom suede-like cover with metallic foiling and a ribbon marker.

– Follow the story of Emma Woodhouse, a confident matchmaker, as she navigates romantic misunderstandings and societal constraints.

– Emma is a brilliant novel that explores marriage and social status in the early nineteenth century with lively characters and dramatic twists.

In this edition of Jane Austen’s classic novel, discover the captivating story of Emma Woodhouse. Emma, a stunning and affluent twenty-year-old, firmly believes that she will never tie the knot. However, her unwavering confidence in her matchmaking skills prompts her to take on the task of finding a suitable partner for her dear friend, Harriet Smith. Little does she know that her well-intentioned efforts will result in a chain of romantic misinterpretations. With its vibrant characters and unexpected turns, Emma is a masterful work that skillfully delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the early 1800s.

About The Author

Jane Austen, an acclaimed English novelist, is renowned for her romantic fiction that primarily revolves around the lives of the landed gentry. Her literary contributions have earned her a prominent position as one of the most widely-read writers in English literature. Austen’s works are highly regarded for their realism and incisive social commentary, which have solidified her historical significance among scholars and critics. Throughout her entire life, Austen belonged to a closely-knit family situated on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. Her education was primarily facilitated by her father and older brothers, supplemented by her own extensive reading.

The unwavering support of her family played a pivotal role in nurturing her development as a professional writer. Austen’s journey as an artist spanned from her teenage years until she reached the age of approximately 35. During this period, she delved into various literary forms, including the epistolary novel, which she experimented with before ultimately abandoning. Additionally, she wrote and extensively revised three major novels and commenced work on a fourth. From 1811 to 1816, Austen achieved remarkable success as a published writer with the release of her novels, namely Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1815). Following her demise, two more novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published posthumously in 1818. Austen also began work on a third novel titled Sanditon, which unfortunately remained incomplete at the time of her death. Austen’s literary works serve as a critique of the novels of sensibility prevalent in the latter half of the 18th century, marking a transition towards 19th-century realism.

While her plots are fundamentally comedic in nature, they shed light on the societal expectation for women to secure their social status and economic stability through marriage. Despite her immense talent, Austen’s works garnered limited personal fame and received only a few positive reviews during her lifetime. However, her nephew’s publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen in 1869 introduced her to a wider audience, leading to her eventual recognition as a significant English writer within academic circles by the 1940s. The latter half of the 20th century witnessed a surge in Austen scholarship and the emergence of a devoted fan culture known as Janeites.