
Emma - by Jane Austen
VOLUME I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
Emma Woodhouse lives a comfortable, privileged life in a genteel country town, where her good looks, intelligence and wealth afford her a sense of ease that few can imagine. Raised by an indulgent father and a devoted governess‑turned‑friend, she has long enjoyed the liberty to shape her own pleasures and amusements, often believing she knows what’s best for those around her.
When her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, marries and moves away, Emma confronts an unexpected void that shakes her accustomed confidence. The loss of her closest companion forces her to confront the limits of her influence and the empty spaces left by changing relationships, setting the stage for a subtle, witty exploration of self‑awareness and social matchmaking.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (877K characters)
Release date
1994-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1817
Best known for turning drawing-room conversations, courtship, and family pressure into sharp, lively fiction, this English novelist helped shape the modern novel. Her six completed novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, are still loved for their wit, irony, and keen eye for social detail.
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