A wonderful interpretation of the classic for reluctant readers and purists alike. - School Library JournalJust in time for the 200th Anniversary, Manga Classics: Emma brings Jane Austen's classic tale of youthful folly and romantic exuberance to a modern audience with this beautiful, new manga adaptation. The impulsive match-making of Emma Woodhouse delivers both humor and heartache through the gorgeous artwork of manga-ka Po Tse (Manga Classics: Pride and Prejudice).Manga Classics editions feature classic stories, faithfully adapted and illustrated in manga style, and available in both hardcover and softcover editions. Proudly presented by UDON Entertainment and Morpheus Publishing.
This book is part of a book series called Manga Classics .
There are 350 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2020 by Udon Entertainment Corp .
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security. Austen's use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary have earned her great and historical importance to critics and scholars. Stacy King is an editor for Manga Classics, a critically-acclaimed line of modern adaptations of literary classics in a manga format. In addition to her editorial duties, she has also written the adaptations for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, the upcoming THE STORIES OF EDGAR ALLEN POE and DRACULA, along with creating the English-language scripts for other books in the line. She holds an Honors B. A. from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in English Literature. When not immersed in a book, she enjoys historical costuming and obsessing about cats. Po Tse is a veteran in the comic-activists community. His uncanny talent of drawing authentic shoujo style as a male artist has made him a rare breed among his peers. Also known as Lemon Po to his followers and friends, Po's drawing style is inspired by classic manga artists of the 80's. Aside from being a shoujo comic artist, Po is a domestic husband who enjoys making desserts to delight his friends and family.
This book contains the following story:
Emma
Emma is a novel written by the renowned English author Jane Austen. It was first published in 1815. The story revolves around the life of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman from a wealthy family living in the fictional village of Highbury.
Emma Woodhouse is a self-assured and clever young woman who has no interest in marriage for herself but enjoys matchmaking and meddling in the romantic lives of others. She lives with her father, Mr. Woodhouse, a hypochondriac who dotes on her. Emma befriends Harriet Smith, a young woman of lower social status, and takes it upon herself to find a suitable husband for her. Emma encourages Harriet's infatuation with a local farmer named Mr. Robert Martin while discouraging her from accepting a marriage proposal from him. Instead, Emma envisions Harriet being a good match for the local vicar, Mr. Elton. Meanwhile, Emma becomes acquainted with Frank Churchill, the son of her close family friends. She enjoys his attention and assumes he has romantic feelings for her. However, Frank's true intentions are revealed later in the story. Emma's matchmaking attempts continue as she tries to bring together her friend Mr. Knightley, a respectable and kind-hearted gentleman, with a young woman named Jane Fairfax. Jane is reserved and talented, and Emma suspects she may have a secret romantic attachment. Emma's misguided attempts at matchmaking and her meddling in the lives of those around her lead to various misunderstandings, confusions, and emotional turmoil. Eventually, Emma's own feelings start to shift, and she realizes that she has been blind to her own heart. Through a series of events and revelations, the true characters and motivations of the people in Highbury are revealed. Emma comes to understand her own faults and learns important lessons about humility, self-awareness, and the consequences of her actions. In the end, Emma realizes that she is in love with Mr. Knightley, who reciprocates her feelings. They confess their love for each other, and the novel concludes with their engagement.
'Emma' explores themes of social class, romance, self-discovery, and the consequences of meddling in other people's lives. Austen's wit and keen observation of human nature are evident throughout the novel, and the story offers a satirical yet heartfelt portrayal of life in early 19th-century English society.
"There is a lot to admire in the book's gorgeousness. The art is delicate, almost otherworldly, and incredibly detailed, which brings to life the historical...perfect for those new to manga."
"A wonderful interpretation of the classic for reluctant readers and purists alike!"
