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ISBN13: 9781593081522

Emma

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ISBN: 1593081529
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    New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate
All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&&REmma Woodhouse is a wealthy, exquisite, and thoroughly self-deluded young woman who has lived in the world with very little to distress or vex her.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&R&&LB&&RJane Austen&&L/B&&R exercises her taste for cutting social observation and her talent for investing seemingly trivial events with profound moral significance as Emma traverses a gentle satire of provincial balls and drawing rooms, along the way encountering the sweet Harriet Smith, the chatty and tedious Miss Bates, and her absurd father Mr. Woodhouse-a memorable gallery of Austen's finest personages. Thinking herself impervious to romance of any kind, Emma tries to arrange a wealthy marriage for poor Harriet, but refuses to recognize her own feelings for the gallant Mr. Knightley. What ensues is a delightful series of scheming escapades in which every social machination and bit of tittle-tattle is steeped in Austen's delicious irony. Ultimately, Emma discovers that Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RVirginia Woolf called Jane Austen the most perfect artist among women, and Emma Woodhouse is arguably her most perfect creation. Though Austen found her heroine to be a person whom no one but myself will much like, &&LI&&REmma&&L/I&&R is her most cleverly woven, riotously comedic, and pleasing novel of manners.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&R&&L/P&&R&&LP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&&R&&LSTRONG&&RSteven Marcus&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R is Professor of English and Comparative Literature and George Delacorte Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, and a specialist in nineteenth-century literature and culture. A fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Literary Studies, he has received Fulbright, American Council of Learned Societies, Guggenheim, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Rockefeller, and Mellon grants. He is the author of more than 200 publications.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
ISBN:
1593081529
ISBN13:
9781593081522
Release Date:
December 2004
Publisher:
Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
Length:
449 Pages
Weight:
0.99 lbs.
Dimensions:
1.4″ × 5.2″ × 8.0″
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More by Jane Austen

Author of some of the most highly regarded and widely read novels written in English, Jane Austen was nearly unknown as a novelist during her lifetime (1775 – 1817). The daughter of an English clergyman, she briefly attended boarding school with her sister. The greater part of her education was more informal, reading books recommended by her father and brothers. Austen began writing stories, plays, and poems in her teens for the entertainment of her family. She authored six complete novels, two of which were published after her death. Austen also wrote two incomplete novels. A favorite of filmmakers, Austen's best-known novels—Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Mansfield Park—have been adapted into successful films and mini-series.

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Emma-Spoilers Ahead!!!

I never thought that any of Jane Austen's other novels would become higher in my affections then Pride and Prejudice, but Emma did. I "read" Emma a few years ago; by "read" I mean "skimmed". Literally, I just read the dialogue, and a few other paragraphs that interested me. I was young and the book was boring. I thought I hated it. But now, being older, re-reading it, I can't believe I didn't realize before what a beautiful book Emma is. It took me a little while to get into it, I just wasn't taking the time to read it, but as the story progressed I began to love it more and more. Volume III is especially sweet. My favorite thing about the book is that when Emma and Mr. Knightly finally get together, there are about 5 more chapters in which you get to see the two together, and happy. That was something I missed in Persuasion. Anne and Captain Wentworth got engaged, and then the book wrapped up. The end. No!!!! I want to see the two together, and happy, especially after the main character is miserable for almost the entire book. I even feel this way when reading Pride and Prejudice. When the main characters finally get together, the story ends. Not in Emma. You get to see the two happy together, and more stuff happens after their engagement. I love Mr. Knightly...you don't see him much, but he has such a presence in the book. He loves Emma, but that doesn't stop him from correcting her mistakes, even if that means losing her good opinion of him. And Emma, she grows so much. I went from hating her to loving her. She has her flaws, corrects them, and feels truly humbled by them. She's not perfect, but she overcomes her faults. And you can tell the entire Woodhouse-Knightly family love each other. Truly a fantastic book!

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Great quality book and amazing price. And the read is wonderful.

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Emma is a great classic novel and probably one of Jane Austen's best! If you like this book I also suggest the wonderful movie adaptations. Both the one starring Gwynneth Paltrow and the one starring Kate Beckinsale are quite lovely!

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ONE OF JANE AUTENS BEST NOVELS!!!!!!!!!

This book is one of the best books by Jane Austen. It is well up there with Pride and Prejudice. This book clearly was one that glowed with the brightness of Austens fresh sence of humor. You will find yourself laughing out loud at almot all of the book. It is a little longer that Pride And Prejudice, but it still has the same magic that only Jane's books could produce. Emma Woodhouse is one that almost everyone can relate to. You cant help but learn to love her, laugh at her, and get angry with her, after she makes a couple of mistakes. She really is horrible at "matchmaking" and creates trobble when she trys it out on her friends. She is one with a kind soul, but still has weaknesses that all humans have, such as jelousy and pride. She also has the heart that will never fall for a man. (or does she?) You will be taken on a ride as Emma finds out what she can handle and what will happen when things go wronge. This book will take you into the hearts and minds of all of the charachters in the book. They will become a part of your life and you will find that you can not stop thinking of them until you put the book down after finishing it. It draws you in, as does every Jane Austen book, and it will not leave you disaponted in the end. This whole book is jam-packed with romance, humor, and social status. Did I mention that this book is very halarious???? It is a MUST READ for anyone out there that likes a good plot woven with love and friend ship. It will leave you smiling and sighing that it is over. It really is one of the best books written!...

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