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Emma


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No. of pages 334

Published: 2019

Great for age 7-10 years

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In "Emma" by Jenny Sanchez, a modern retelling of Jane Austen's classic, Emma is a young woman navigating the complexities of friendships and romantic entanglements in a vibrant contemporary setting. As a self-appointed matchmaker, she believes she knows what's best for her friends, often leading to humorous misunderstandings and unexpected consequences. While trying to orchestrate love lives around her, Emma grapples with her own feelings and learns valuable lessons about love, identity, and the importance of seeing things from others' perspectives. With a blend of wit and warmth, the story explores the twists and turns of young love in today's world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 334 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Independently Published .

Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, "Sense and Sensibility", "Pride and Prejudice", "Persuasion", "Northanger Abbey", "Mansfield Park" and "Emma".

 

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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.