Sparkling comedy of provincial manners concerns a well-intentioned young heiress and her matchmaking schemes that result in comic confusion for the inhabitants of a 19th-century English village. Droll characterizations of the well-intentioned heroine, her hypochondriacal father, plus many other finely drawn personalities make this sparkling satire of provincial life one of Jane Austen's finest novels.
Emma (Illustrated) (Jane Austen)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Emma I believe, is Austen's longest novel, and may be considered the most complex, indepth one.
The plot in short goes as follows: Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, well-meaning but immature heir to Hartfield, in the village of Highbury, takes up the hobby of match-making. Emma attempts to bring together her friend Harriet Smith and Mr. Elton, with unsatisfying results. When Frank Churchill comes to visit his father, Mr. Weston, Emma and he make fast friends, much to the dismay of Mr. George Knightley, and sceme about Ms. Jane Fairfax. The story ends when Emma discovers her own true match, after many trials and tribulations.
The book starts out a touch slowly; don't give up too soon! This novel is well written (most Jane Austen stories are) and very funny, Emma Woodhouse is nearly impossible to dislike, even if you don't approve of what she's doing. There are many different characters, so you may have trouble remembering them all at first, after the first read it gets easier. You may find it helpful to see it as a movie first, Emma with Kate Beckinsale in the lead role is the best in my opinion.
This book is definately worth a read, it is most enjoyable.
The plot in short goes as follows: Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy, well-meaning but immature heir to Hartfield, in the village of Highbury, takes up the hobby of match-making. Emma attempts to bring together her friend Harriet Smith and Mr. Elton, with unsatisfying results. When Frank Churchill comes to visit his father, Mr. Weston, Emma and he make fast friends, much to the dismay of Mr. George Knightley, and sceme about Ms. Jane Fairfax. The story ends when Emma discovers her own true match, after many trials and tribulations.
The book starts out a touch slowly; don't give up too soon! This novel is well written (most Jane Austen stories are) and very funny, Emma Woodhouse is nearly impossible to dislike, even if you don't approve of what she's doing. There are many different characters, so you may have trouble remembering them all at first, after the first read it gets easier. You may find it helpful to see it as a movie first, Emma with Kate Beckinsale in the lead role is the best in my opinion.
This book is definately worth a read, it is most enjoyable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By RenKyo
Format:Paperback
"Emma" is the first Jane Austen novel I read and since then I have read most of Jane Austen's novels. The story takes you back to old Enland (I guess 1800s)..the main character Emma, is a smart young woman from a well to do family in England. The story pretty much revolves around our heroine in her attempts at matchmaking, the social norms of England in those times etc. Though it borders on romance, I would say it is more of drama. Of course, Knightley (though old) is an adorable character in the story. Though Emma might seem a little...spoiled to some readers, I would say she is a sensible, likeable heroine. This book is one of the classics and is a wonderful read...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pam
Format:Paperback
Jane Austen was a great author who without using too complex words made simple stories, with characters you can't forget. She had insights into human nature that make her story meaningful today just as it was in the early 1800's.
Emma is a beautiful and fortunate woman who has had only good luck. She thinks she knows it all. But really it's just she hasn't experienced the world. But this belief makes her get involved in the problems of others and disrupts her peaceful life. However it's not that serious, the results are comical and teaches you the important lesson to mind your own business!
Emma is a beautiful and fortunate woman who has had only good luck. She thinks she knows it all. But really it's just she hasn't experienced the world. But this belief makes her get involved in the problems of others and disrupts her peaceful life. However it's not that serious, the results are comical and teaches you the important lesson to mind your own business!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first opened the novel, I realised that the book was split into three volumes, which comprised of eighteen chapters apiece. I wondered how long it would take me to get through the read. As it worked out, the organisation of the novel, and the clarity of the language makes the novel a very legible read, and can flow through the chapters in each of the volumes with much ease. It could take less than three to four days to complete one volume, in nine by nine chapters, with active concentration.
As the volume chapters are split, volume one makes for a very interesting read, as divided in between the chapters, we're almost immediately introduced to Harriet and Emma's relationship, and Emma's designs on how she plans to interfere in Harriet's relationship, and make her wed mr Elton, of Emma's choice, not mr Martin, of Harriet's choice. As she breaks up Harriet's relationship with mr Martin, we find ourselves sympathising with Harriet, but with Emma a lot less, and our opinion of her schemes, makes readers feel critical of her.
In volume two, we sympathise with Emma a lot less than we are critical of her. On first read, volume two can get extremely tedious, because the themes run on, and have a lot less in common with volume one. By volume three, we get a better understanding of volume two, and the themes eventually link together, into something more conclusive. On first read, however, volume two can get quite tedious, and more put-downable as readers opinion grows colder towards Emma, because of how unfairly she breaks down Harriet's relationship, and also because of her prejudices towards miss Jane Fairfax, whom we find ourselves liking, and is through the novel a lot nicer, and more consistent than Emma.... Read more ›
As the volume chapters are split, volume one makes for a very interesting read, as divided in between the chapters, we're almost immediately introduced to Harriet and Emma's relationship, and Emma's designs on how she plans to interfere in Harriet's relationship, and make her wed mr Elton, of Emma's choice, not mr Martin, of Harriet's choice. As she breaks up Harriet's relationship with mr Martin, we find ourselves sympathising with Harriet, but with Emma a lot less, and our opinion of her schemes, makes readers feel critical of her.
In volume two, we sympathise with Emma a lot less than we are critical of her. On first read, volume two can get extremely tedious, because the themes run on, and have a lot less in common with volume one. By volume three, we get a better understanding of volume two, and the themes eventually link together, into something more conclusive. On first read, however, volume two can get quite tedious, and more put-downable as readers opinion grows colder towards Emma, because of how unfairly she breaks down Harriet's relationship, and also because of her prejudices towards miss Jane Fairfax, whom we find ourselves liking, and is through the novel a lot nicer, and more consistent than Emma.... Read more ›
By John J.
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My daughter will really enjoy this book next year as one of her home schooling assignments. I would purchase fron this seller again.
By Kent Stuart
Format:Paperback
Matchmaking. That was a special interest of Emma Woodhouse. "Emma Woodhouse,
handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of
the best blessings in existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to
distress or vex her."
Emma lives with her father in Highbury, England in the early 1800s. Her mother died when she
was little, and Emma's governess, Miss Taylor, married Mr. Weston. Emma is now all "alone" with her
father at Hartfield. She decides to excite her boring life by trying to find Harriet Smith a husband. Emma
decided never to marry, but she breaks that decision later on in the book. She tries to make Harriet the
perfect gentlewoman, who has a good taste in men. Harriet and Robert Martin, a young farmer who
likes her, are "in love" already when Emma decides to find Harriet a husband, and she convinces Harriet
to dump Robert. One problem is that Mr. Elton, who Emma tries to set Harriet up with, is in love with
Emma, or at least her money. Next Emma tries to set Harriet up with Frank Churchill, but only after
having a failing attempt to fall head-over-heels in love with him herself. Then Mr. Knightley comes into
the romantic picture, both Emma and Harriet fall in love with him. After all the attempts, both girls get
married, but I'm not going to tell you who marries who.
Emma is a comedy of manners. Jane Austin wrote the book well by using intriguing words and
painting a picture of the village and the characters. I loved this book, and loved the love story in it...
what can I say I love romance novels.
handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of
the best blessings in existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to
distress or vex her."
Emma lives with her father in Highbury, England in the early 1800s. Her mother died when she
was little, and Emma's governess, Miss Taylor, married Mr. Weston. Emma is now all "alone" with her
father at Hartfield. She decides to excite her boring life by trying to find Harriet Smith a husband. Emma
decided never to marry, but she breaks that decision later on in the book. She tries to make Harriet the
perfect gentlewoman, who has a good taste in men. Harriet and Robert Martin, a young farmer who
likes her, are "in love" already when Emma decides to find Harriet a husband, and she convinces Harriet
to dump Robert. One problem is that Mr. Elton, who Emma tries to set Harriet up with, is in love with
Emma, or at least her money. Next Emma tries to set Harriet up with Frank Churchill, but only after
having a failing attempt to fall head-over-heels in love with him herself. Then Mr. Knightley comes into
the romantic picture, both Emma and Harriet fall in love with him. After all the attempts, both girls get
married, but I'm not going to tell you who marries who.
Emma is a comedy of manners. Jane Austin wrote the book well by using intriguing words and
painting a picture of the village and the characters. I loved this book, and loved the love story in it...
what can I say I love romance novels.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your time or money
I bought this book because my book group had chosen it for a "classic" read. I can't imagine why anyone would waste their time and money on this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Fiddler too
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This may very well be my second favorite Jane Austen book. The plot is ingenious, and the characters are hilarious. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lorena
4.0 out of 5 stars
classic yet egotistical young woman
Jane Austen's works are an extreme favorite of mine but this is not my favorite. Emma is really snobby and a meddler. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Schaffer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great whodunit
I am not going to read through all the reviews to see if anyone had the same feeling I did when reading "Emma." I had just read six T. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Torrance
2.0 out of 5 stars
emma
I loved Jane Austins book Pride and Prejudice but her book Emma was no where near as good. Characters were shallow and the plot took too long to develop. I was not very satisfied.
Published 11 months ago by nlopez
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best
Yea! I love this book I could read it over and over! I just think Emma is just such a strong woman and the whole book has this underlying witt that I just get a real kick out... Read more
Published 17 months ago by LMILLER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Emma
This book arrived new and in good condition. I am going to try to read all of Jane Austen's novels. I have previously read Pride and Prejudice.
Published 17 months ago by Jason Robinson
