Emma by jane austen book cover. Emma woodhouse handsome clever and rich emma is also overly confident in her abilities as a matchmaker for the residents of highbury in jane austens widely beloved classic novel. In a novel remarkable for its sparkling wit and modernity austen presents readers with two of literatures greatest comic creationsthe eccentric mr. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships emma is often seen as jane austens most flawless work this penguin threads edition includes cover art by jillian tamaki and deluxe french flaps. 0451934105 isbn 13.
The novel was first published in december 1815 with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mar 14 2016 emma book covers over the years emmaat200. In spite of austens fears the indomitable emma woodhouse continues to win the loyal hearts of each new heneration of readers.
Although convinced that she herself will never marry emma makes finding the perfect partner for her new friend harriet smith her most pressing project. Austen herself thought that emma was someone no one but myself will much like. Emma was first published in 1816 the year before jane austen died. Woodhouse and that quintessential bore miss bates.
Emma first published in 1816 was written when jane austen was at the height of her powers. See more ideas about emma book emma jane austen and jane austen. Emma by jane austen is a novel about youthful hubris and romantic misunderstandings. Emma fourth novel by jane austen published in three volumes in 1815.
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Price new from used from. Penguin classics hardcover hardcover january 1 2010 by jane austen author 50 out of 5 stars 9 ratings. The story takes place in the fictional village of high bury and the surrounding estates of hart field randalls and donwell abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of 3 or 4 families in.