About the book
Jane Austen’s unforgettable comedy of manners and matchmaking, now in a stunning deluxe package from Harper Perennial Modern Classics.
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich.” Also, rather spoiled, and overly-confident in her matchmaking abilities with the residents of her village in Highbury. Though convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma sets out to find an eligible match for her new friend, Harriet Smith. But matters of the heart are never simple. Emma’s obsession with finding Harriet the perfect partner leads her into a complex tangle of intrigues, misunderstandings, and conflicts of the heart after several new admirers come to the fore . . . admirers whose sights are set upon the wrong woman.
Jane Austen’s charming novel of love, friendship, and social grace is a timeless classic—as poignant and riveting today as it has been for generations of readers since its initial publication.
Editions of Emma
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062085658
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062130044
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Jane Austen’s unforgettable comedy of manners and matchmaking, now in a stunning deluxe package from Harper Perennial Modern Classics.
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich.” Also, rather spoiled, and overly-confident in her matchmaking abilities with the residents of her village in Highbury. Though convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma sets out to find an eligible match for her new friend, Harriet Smith. But matters of the heart are never simple. Emma’s obsession with finding Harriet the perfect partner leads her into a complex tangle of intrigues, misunderstandings, and conflicts of the heart after several new admirers come to the fore . . . admirers whose sights are set upon the wrong woman.
Jane Austen’s charming novel of love, friendship, and social grace is a timeless classic—as poignant and riveting today as it has been for generations of readers since its initial publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma about?
Jane Austen’s unforgettable comedy of manners and matchmaking, now in a stunning deluxe package from Harper Perennial Modern Classics.
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich.” Also, rather spoiled, and overly-confident in her matchmaking abilities with the residents of her village in Highbury. Though convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma sets out to find an eligible match for her new friend, Harriet Smith. But matters of the heart are never simple. Emma’s obsession with finding Harriet the perfect partner leads her into a complex tangle of intrigues, misunderstandings, and conflicts of the heart after several new admirers come to the fore . . . admirers whose sights are set upon the wrong woman.
Jane Austen’s charming novel of love, friendship, and social grace is a timeless classic—as poignant and riveting today as it has been for generations of readers since its initial publication.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Emma?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Emma?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062085658
Is Emma part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Harper Perennial Deluxe Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Emma?
Jane Austen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Emma is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062085658) and ebook(ISBN 9780062130044)
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