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Emma Paperback – June 1, 2015

by Jane Austen (Author), Austin Dobson (Introduction)

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First published at the end of 1815, Jane Austen’s “Emma” is the story of Emma Woodhouse, a young girl from a good home that does not need the financial support of a husband and is determined not to marry. Emma however is not opposed to the idea of marriage for others and is determined to play matchmaker between the local citizens. Greatly overestimating her own matchmaking abilities, the headstrong young girl is blind to the dangers of meddling in the affairs of others. When she confuses the attentions of Mr. Elton, the local vicar, as interest for her friend Harriet Smith, she briefly ruins the opportunity for Harriet to marry a respectable, educated, and well-spoken young farmer named Robert Martin. When Mr. Elton rejects the idea of being matched with Harriet, the girl is heartbroken, and Emma begins to realize that her actions although well-intended maybe doing more harm than good. In spite of Emma’s resolve not to marry she is presented with opportunities for romance throughout the book and eventually considers the prospect of marriage. “Emma,” a lively comedy of manners, is a classic story of 19th century romance and relationships. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by Austin Dobson.

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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1420951122
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1420951127
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Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775 at Steventon near Basingstoke, the seventh child of the rector of the parish. She lived with her family at Steventon until they moved to Bath when her father retired in 1801. After his death in 1805, she moved around with her mother; in 1809, they settled in Chawton, near Alton, Hampshire. Here she remained, except for a few visits to London, until in May 1817 she moved to Winchester to be near her doctor. There she died on July 18, 1817. As a girl Jane Austen wrote stories, including burlesques of popular romances. Her works were only published after much revision, four novels being published in her lifetime. These are Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma(1816). Two other novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published posthumously in 1818 with a biographical notice by her brother, Henry Austen, the first formal announcement of her authorship. Persuasion was written in a race against failing health in 1815-16. She also left two earlier compositions, a short epistolary novel, Lady Susan, and an unfinished novel, The Watsons. At the time of her death, she was working on a new novel, Sanditon, a fragmentary draft of which survives.
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Alison Larkin Narrates the Jane Austen Classic Pride and Prejudice Beautifully - I Really Love Her Regency Songs at the End!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016

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Title: Pride and Prejudice with Songs from Regency England
Author: Jane Austen
Read by: Alison Larkin
Publisher: British Classic Audio
Length: Approximately 13 hours and 29 minutes
Source: Review Copy from author Alison Larkin - Thank-you!

A perfect book for the Valentine’s Day holiday this month, Pride and Prejudice is one of the most romantic novels that have ever been written. What a delight it has been to listen to the audiobook version of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen wonderfully narrated by Alison Larkin. It made my daily commute much more enjoyable. Alison Larkin has a perfect voice for narration and had unique “voices” for the individual characters. As I’ve said in other reviews of audiobooks of Austen’s novels, I feel they translate particularly well to the audiobook format as Austen would read them herself to her family and I feel they were written to be read aloud. I enjoyed the piano music between each chapter.

My favorite part of this audiobook version was actually the regency songs at the end. Alison Larkin sang four regency era songs and had them in a scene where Mr. Darcy and others are listening to the singing. It was magnificent and humorous at the same time. I could listen to an entire CD of Alison Larkin singing regency era songs. They were beautiful.

Why is Pride and Prejudice such a romantic novel? I think it is because of the unique relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth. They don’t both meet, fall in love, and ride off into the sunset together. Mr. Darcy insults Elizabeth’s looks and his snobby behavior infuriates her. She is afterwards willing and able to believe the worst of him including any and all malicious rumors. As Darcy gets to know Elizabeth better, her sense of humor, and no nonsense observations on life attract him. She is unlike any other woman he has known, she is not afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks. Which is what she does when he proposes and she refuses. Things seem at an end until Elizabeth visits Pemberley with her Aunt and Uncle. She meets Darcy again and he has changed the way he treats everyone. Elizabeth also sees how he treats the staff and his sister and is impressed by his goodness. I believe it is because Elizabeth and Darcy have to work through their first misunderstandings to find true love that makes this such a romantic novel? What do you think? I also think watching Colin Firth as Darcy in a wet shirt in the 1995 mini-series helps to make this a romantic classic.

I was struck again while listening to this audiobook on how financial stability is one of the driving forces of the novel. Who has what living or money is the talk of everyone in the novel With Longbourn entailed away to Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennet has a real concern that if Mr. Bennet dies, she and her daughters will have no way to support themselves. I like when in the novel, Mr. Bennet reflects on how the only money they will have is what Mrs. Bennet brought to the marriage and that he probably should have been saving money all along. He then shrugs it off and thinks it’s too late now. That is why my British novel instructor in college said that Mr. Bennet is the real villain and Mrs. Bennet is the real heroine when you look beyond the comedy of the novel. Elizabeth Bennet holds out for love, but her friend Charlotte is more practical and marries Mr. Collins knowing that their marriage will provide a secure future for herself.

Pride and Prejudice is full of some of my favorite quotes of all time. Listening to this audiobook was like listening to an old friend tell my favorite story. Here are just a random sampling of some of my favorite quotes:

“For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?”

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

“She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.”

“They walked on, without knowing in what direction. There was too much to be thought, and felt, and said, for attention to any other objects.”

“How little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.”

Overall, Pride and Prejudice with Songs from Regency England by Jane Austen and read by Alison Larkin is a beautiful version of one of my favorite books. Alison Larkin is a wonderful narrator and I love the unique rendition of the regency songs at the end of this audiobook. It’s a perfect audiobook to listen to, especially when you want to relax and escape from the daily grind or daily news.

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A Wonderful and Light Austen Read!

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2010

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I have always loved "Sense and Sensibility" and wanted to expand into more of Austen's works. This one did not disappoint! It is a fantastic tale with all the usual Austen humor and wittiness that work so well in her stories! In fact, it is now up there with "Sense" as my favorite Austen work!

"Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her."

The first sentence in the novel really sets the stage for all the mistakes the main character makes throughout! This novel tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a privileged young lady who, with nothing else to occupy her time, loves matchmaking among her friends. She loves it so much that she doesn't pay any attention to her true love right under her nose! Of course things don't go the way Emma would like and there are the usual misunderstandings but things work out in the end and everyone ends up with who they are destined to be with.

This had been called one of Austen's best works and I can agree with that. I really loved this story. This certainly is the "lightest" of Austen's novels as you will not find any lives ruined or huge scandals that ruin reputations. It is simply (and wonderfully so) the story of a small, English village where the inhabitants really have nothing substantial to occupy their time; none more so than Emma. I think one of the things Austen is so marvelous at is her ability to really focus on her characters and their everyday lives and none of her novels do this as well as Emma. As there is no serious "action" the story must therefore focus on everyday occurrences. You could call this a comedy of manners as the characters revolve within a very strict code of behavior and etiquette where everything should move along very smoothly but of course, because of meddling (mainly Emma's) things always go completely wrong! The novel is full of the usual, heavy Austen dialogue and description which I'm sure can get tedious for some readers (I did find myself skimming over some of Miss. Bates' extended ramblings) but, as in her other novels, it does not get in the way and can really help the reader come to terms with a time very foreign from our own. Many modern readers find the "elitist" attitudes in Austen's books a turn off and condemn the novels. However, Austen is not intending to make these attitudes seem wonderful; if some readers would look closer they would realize that she is really satirizing these attitudes and showing them for the silliness they really were. The main character, Emma, can be a bit annoying at times, but she is so open about her own faults and weaknesses that its hard to dislike her. In fact, you do see her acknowledging in several places her mistakes and is able to laugh them off and learn from them. Austen herself said that Emma was a character that nobody would really like but herself; I disagree.Yes, she can come across as snobbish, arrogant, and overly conscious of her place in society but what can you expect from a girl who has been raised by a doting father and governess? Mixed with those slightly irritating qualities, though, is a sweetness and a true desire to be helpful which really makes her endearing. I highly doubt Emma's personality is that much different from other young ladies of the time. I think the true shining star in this novel, though, is Mr. Knightley, Emma's close friend and true English gentleman (supposedly this was Austen's favorite hero as well and created her ideal gentleman in him; his name is no accident). He is kind and thoughtful, witty and intelligent, but blunt and always ready to bring Emma back down to Earth. Their bantering back and forth is really charming. I only wish we knew more about Mr. Knightley's background and that we could see more of him in the novel! The rest of the characters in the novel are all brilliantly drawn and even though they are not the focus of the story, you come to know them as well as the two mains: the eccentric and hypochondriac Mr. Woodhouse, sweet and naive Harriet Smith, the kind Westons, slightly foppish Frank Churchill and the very reserved Jane Fairfax, the kindly Miss. and Mrs. Bates, and the exceedingly arrogant Eltons.

This is a wonderful and delightful story and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a light and charming story about a slightly flawed but kind young lady (and who among us is not flawed?) who, through a series of blunders, grows and matures. It is also a humorous story poking fun at the strict code of behavior and the social classes of the day.

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Maria Anne Bollmann

Demorou, mas me conquistou

Reviewed in Brazil on December 14, 2023

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Emma tem um passo lento, mas proposital: a "demora" nos acontecimentos da história reflete a realidade da vida no campo na Inglaterra da época, sem grandes surpresas em sua rotina. Emma no início parece uma personagem imatura e tola, mas é uma persona que engana até o leitor. Sua verdadeira personalidade revela uma mulher carinhosa, responsável e zelosa, que só deseja o melhor para quem gosta.
Admito que, quando comecei, odiei a história e demorei a me encantar. Mas, quando entendi a mensagem da autora por trás de toda a aparente "enrolação", me apaixonei de vez. Recomendo muito para quem ama os clássicos e as histórias românticas!

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Absolutely hilarious with a brilliant love story!

Reviewed in India on January 29, 2024

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My copy was excellent for this book. Even after multiple rereads I am yet to see even slight damage. Go for it if you wish to read.

Now as for the book...I don't think any amount of words would be enough to describe Austen's brilliance. For people new to classics, I do think that Emma could be a difficult book to start with cause of the slow pace of the story (but it's all worth it in the end cause the pace develops characters and scenes for the plot twists in the end). I personally loved the entire Jane Fairfax story and words aren't enough to describe my love for Emma and Mr. Knightley. "If I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more" one of the most beautiful lines to be ever written.

Fanta

tutto ok

Reviewed in Italy on October 31, 2023

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Tempi di consegna ottimi, Libro arrivato integro

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Katja H. Labonté

BRILLLIANT

Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2020

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5+ stars & 7/10. Emma was the first Austen book I really read, and it converted me into an Austenite. Pride and Prejudice’s opening chapter was too boring for my preteen self, and reading ALL of Northanger Abbey & Mansfield Park was too much for my young teenage self to contemplate. But at 17, I adored Emma.

Emma, like all Austen’s works, is timeless because it could be set in any century as far as characters and problems—human nature does not change, and Austen’s books are deep pictures of humanity. At the same time, the delicious historical flavour of the books delights the lover of bygone eras. In a wee English town some miles from London, in the early 1800s, lives a rich, beautiful, and clever twenty-one-year-old girl who has been head of her father’s house since her early teens. Emma is confident in her own intelligence & powers, has strong opinions + prejudices, and is disposed to be snobby… a combination of flaws which get her into quite some trouble.

The writing style of this book is absolutely amazing. Austen, deservedly hailed as one of the best writers in literature, was at the height of her powers with Emma, and it shows. Not one superfluous word; everything crystal-clear and vigorous. Seriously, studying this woman’s writing has extreme benefits for those who aspire to write well—even if you don’t love her style.

The characters are wonderfully realistic and alive and loveable. There is Emma, who means so extremely well, but is just a little foolish and proud, and takes a few hard knocks to grow humbler and wiser. Yet, when you consider her circumstances, the girl was pretty advanced for her years! There is Mr. Knightley—blunt, outspoken, and sharp, but honest, unpretentious, and kind, and gallant+ gentlemanly in the very best way… and very humorous in a dry way. I love how he supports & exhorts Emma and isn’t too proud to learn from her and admit his mistakes. There is poor Mr. Woodhouse, so sensitive & self-centred that he would be unbearable, if he were not so sweet & caring. Miss Bates, almost ludicrous and despicable by her gossiping, yet so grateful, humble, & loving. Jane—patient, submissive, & polite, and Frank—foolish and headstrong and selfish, yet somehow still likeable. Mr. Elton, puffed up & petty, and Mrs. Elton, mean & unladylike. Harriet, pathetically clingy and desperate to do right, and Robert Martin, steadfast & loving. Sweet Mrs. Weston and cheery Mr. Weston, silly but loving Isabella & kind, upstanding John Knightley. As much or as little as they appeared, they were all so ALIVE!

The plot was superb. The dialog is really amazing—so natural, so deep, so witty! The scenes of daily life mixed with the storyline, clearly showing the consequences of actions and the importance of character. The complexity and mystery of the plot, baffling and hooking, and delighting me right up to the very last chapter. The romance, so sweet and focussed entirely on the value of the couple’s characters! The message, which I have already hinted at… it’s all a masterpiece I cannot do justice to. I only hope you’ll read it at least twice—Emma deserves a second chance. <3

[Content list] Some of language; a clergyman becomes drunk.

A Favourite Quote: “There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do, if he chuses, and that is, his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: John Knightley made his appearance, and “How d’ye do, George?” and “John, how are you?” succeeded in the true English style, burying under a calmness that seemed all but indifference, the real attachment which would have led either of them, if requisite, to do every thing for the good of the other.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “And, by the bye, can I or my housekeeper be of any use to you with our opinion?—Pray be sincere, Knightley. If you wish me to talk to Mrs. Hodges, or to inspect anything—”
“I have not the least wish for it, I thank you.”
“Well—but if any difficulties should arise, my housekeeper is extremely clever.”
“I will answer for it, that mine thinks herself full as clever, and would spurn any body’s assistance.”

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Portada preciosa, gran calidad

Reviewed in Spain on November 14, 2021

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Es un formato precioso. Como regalo sería ideal. La letra podría ser un poquitín más grande, pero se lee perfectamente. Es un producto de gran calidad. Recomiendo 100%.

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