“Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.”
An edition of Emma
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Emma
by Jane Austen
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Emma is a nuanced comic examination of cultural pretentiousness, luxury, and intellectual pride.
Set in Highbury, the story uses Emma Woodhouse's failed attempts at matchmaking to highlight class differences, gender restrictions, and the affectations of provincial life. Austen employs free indirect discourse, biting irony, and astute social commentary to illustrate the dangers of self-deception and mental projection, foreshadowing the psychological depth and moral sophistication that characterize the modern novel.
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Matchmaking, Regency England, Social Classes, Satire, Romance, Young Women, HighburyPeople
Emma Woodhouse, Mr. George Knightley, Harriet Smith, Frank Churchill, Jane Fairfax, Mr. WoodhouseTimes
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"Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her."
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Emma, a lovely comedy of manners, follows Emma Woodhouse, a smart, confident young woman who enjoys matchmaking but doesn't want to marry.
Emma's well-intentioned actions in Highbury's close-knit society produce misunderstandings, misguided romances, and subtle emotional issues. Emma's well-planned strategy fails, revealing her flaws, assumptions, and blind spots. Jane Austen writes a novel on self-discovery, social rank, and the difference between good intentions and understanding using wit, irony, and psychological insight.
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A sharp reflection on social performance and judgment.
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| January 23, 2026 | Edited by Zeba Books | This edition includes contributions by Zeba Books, such as the cover design, layout, formatting, typesetting, annotations, and the original preface/introduction. |
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