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Emma

by Jane Austen

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ISBN13: 9780553212730
ISBN10: 0553212737
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Emma, first published in 1816, was written when Jane Austen was at the height of her powers. In a novel remarkable for its sparkling wit and modernity, Austen presents readers with two of literatures greatest comic creationsthe eccentric Mr. Woodhouse and that quintessential bore, Miss Bates. Here, too, we have what may well be Jane Austens most profound characterization: the witty, imaginative, self-deluded Emma, a heroine the author declared “no one but myself will much like,” but who has been much loved by generations of readers. Delightfully funny, full of rich irony, Emma is regarded as one of Jane Austens finest achievements.

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Emma, when first published in 1816, was written when Jane Austen was at the height of her powers.  In it, we have her two greatest comic creations — the eccentric Mr. Woodhouse and that quintissential bore, Miss Bates.  In it, too, we have her most profound characterization:  the witty, imaginative, self-deluded Emma, a heroine the author declared "no one but myself will much like," but who has been much loved  by generations of readers.  Delightfull funny, full of rich irony, Emma is regarded as one of Jane Austen's finest achievements.
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A. Walton Litz is professor emeritus of English at Princeton University.

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LPoythress, September 27, 2009 (view all comments by LPoythress)
Jane Austen is a delight to read, and 'Emma' is no exception to the rule. Full of laughter, drama and romance, Austen uses 'Emma' to take a heavy subject (clash of social-classes) and break it down into the silly mess that it is. 'Emma' is the story of a young girl who spends a majority of her time attempting to match her newest friend with a man to marry. After too much meddling and hurting other people, Emma decides to take a break from match-making. It is then that Emma and her friend discover who they truly love...
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Effie, September 12, 2009 (view all comments by Effie)
IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO GO BACK TO THE CLASSICS FOR A GOOD READ.
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ISBN:
9780553212730
Author:
Austen, Jane
Publisher:
Bantam Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
British and irish fiction (fictional works by
Subject:
British and irish
Subject:
Young women
Subject:
Fathers and daughters
Subject:
England
Subject:
Love stories
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1984
Edition Number:
Bantam classic ed.
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Series:
Bantam classic
Series Volume:
1600
Publication Date:
19840131
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
6.94x4.26x.97 in. .45 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Emma, when first published in 1816, was written when Jane Austen was at the height of her powers.  In it, we have her two greatest comic creations — the eccentric Mr. Woodhouse and that quintissential bore, Miss Bates.  In it, too, we have her most profound characterization:  the witty, imaginative, self-deluded Emma, a heroine the author declared "no one but myself will much like," but who has been much loved  by generations of readers.  Delightfull funny, full of rich irony, Emma is regarded as one of Jane Austen's finest achievements.
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