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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Emma

by Jane Austen
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1815457 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jane Austen's Emma (1815) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Emma Woodhouse, 'handsome, clever, and rich,' fancies herself a great matchmaker in her small Hampshire village and proceeds to get everything wrong while learning about her own blindness. Austen's most technically perfect novel is a masterpiece of irony, comedy, and psychological precision. Themes of matchmaking, class, irony run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1815.

Book Details

AuthorJane Austen
Published1815
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages457
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439587
Editorial Score44/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
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181521
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma about?

Emma Woodhouse, 'handsome, clever, and rich,' fancies herself a great matchmaker in her small Hampshire village and proceeds to get everything wrong while learning about her own blindness. Austen's most technically perfect novel is a masterpiece of irony, comedy, and psychological precision.

Who wrote Emma?

Emma was written by Jane Austen, from United Kingdom. First published in 1815.

What awards has Emma won?

Emma has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1815.

Is Emma worth reading?

Emma is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in matchmaking, class, irony.

Where can I buy Emma?

You can buy Emma on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Emma?

Emma is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Emma from?

Emma originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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