Emma

Jane Austen, Marilyn Butler

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English

Everyman Hardcovers
02 December 1991

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

Although described by Jane Austen as a character 'whom no one but myself will much like', the irrepressible Emma Woodhouse is one of her most beloved heroines. Clever, rich and beautiful, she sees no need for marriage, but loves interfering in the romantic lives of others, until her matchmaking plans unravel, with consequences that she never expected. Jane Austen's novel of youthful exuberance and gradual self-knowledge is a brilliant, sparkling comic masterpiece.

By: Jane Austen
Introduction by: Marilyn Butler
Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 594g
ISBN: 9781857150360
ISBN 10: 1857150368
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
Pages: 484
Publication Date: 02 December 1991
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Emma

Emma is about young people trying to find suitable partners and learning to get on with each other. Emotional and sexual attractions are present throughout, though vividly implied or suggested rather than ploddingly gone into. The novel is also very moral: Emma doesn't physically harm her friends, but she does behave selfishly and thoughtlessly and hurts them - and us - quite painfully; she then feels remorse and learns to be more considerate: experiences which - being fairly general - are extremely interesting to read about. No character, no sentence could be cut out without reducing the whole. Funny, acute, and touching, Emma is the best of Jane Austen's novels. (Kirkus UK)