Austen, Jane
Emma (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857150360
- author:
- Austen, Jane
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 484
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Austen's witty and insightful novel explores the complexities of human relationships and social class in 19th-century England. At its centre is Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who believes she knows what is best for those around her.
Through a cast of characters that includes Jane Fairfax, Frank Churchill, Harriet Smith, and Mr Elton, Austen skillfully probes the deepest human ironies, revealing both the pretentious and the ridiculous, as well as the admirable and moving. As Emma's world is turned upside down, she is forced to confront some of life's most intractable dilemmas.
This beautifully written novel showcases Austen's unique comic imagination, offering a nuanced and engaging portrayal of life in a small English village during the early 19th century.
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