EMMA
by Austen Jane
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- Hardcover
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EMMA is considered by many to be Jane Austen’s most accomplished work, and it is one which has unquestionably proven itself to be a lasting favorite over time. With the passing of nearly two full centuries, the novel is as popular today as ever, perhaps even more so. Modern readers seem to have no difficulty relating to Ms. Austen’s characters and situations, most probably because Austen’s literary inventions are classic even while being current. Austen rejected the romantic and heroic tradition of such writers as Ann Radcliffe, and concentrated on everyday people and typical English home life. In doing so she produced surprisingly modern novels that came impressively close to artistic perfection. In EMMA, the last-written of her published works, Austen created the most admirable and lovable of her heroines.
“Recognition came to Miss Austen slowly. But she is now firmly established as an English classic...Miss Austen had always her panegyrists among the best intellects-such as Coleridge, Tennyson,Macaulay, Scott, Sydney Smith, Disraeli and Archbishop Whitely, the last of whom may be said to have been her discoverer. Scott’s testimony is often quoted: ‘That young lady had a talent for describing the involvements, feelings and characters of ordinary life which is to me the most wonderful I have ever met with. The big bow-wow I can do myself like any one going; but the exquisite touch which renders commonplace things and characters interesting from the truth of the description and the sentiment is denied to me.’” - EB
Austen’s popularity seems to never weaken and she is as widely loved today as ever. Nineteenth century editions of her works have become quite elusive and are always in demand.
Synopsis
Emma is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. The story follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who lives in the English countryside. Emma fancies herself as a matchmaker and sets out to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her attempts to play cupid lead to several misadventures, including a love triangle involving her own romantic interests. As the story unfolds, Emma learns important lessons about humility, love, and the consequences of meddling in the lives of others. The novel is a satire of the English upper class and is widely considered a classic of English literature.
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- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32784
- Title
- EMMA
- Author
- Austen Jane
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Frederick A Stokes Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1890
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