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Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."

The funny and heartwarming story of a young lady whose zeal, snobbishness, and self-satisfaction lead to several errors in judgmentEmma takes Harriet Smith, a young woman previously unknown to good society, under her wing, scheming for her advancement through an advantageous marriage. Her efforts to find Harriet a suitor occupy all of Emma's time. However, in the midst of her often fumbled attempts, she settles on a most unlikely union with her own constant critic: Mr. Knightly.This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."

Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen's most flawless work.

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."

The most perfect of Jane Austen's perfect novels begins with twenty-one-year-old Emma Woodhouse comfortably dominating the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people's lives—for their own good, of course. Her well-meant interfering centers on the aloof Jane Fairfax, the dangerously attractive Frank Churchill, the foolish if appealing Harriet Smith, and the ambitious young vicar Mr. Elton—and ends with her complacency shattered, her mind awakened to some of life's more intractable dilemmas, and her happiness assured. Austen's comic imagination was so deft and beautifully fluent that she could use it to probe the deepest human ironies while setting before us a dazzling gallery of characters—some pretentious or ridiculous, some admirable and moving, all utterly true.

Sixteen years had Miss Taylor been in Mr. Woodhouse's family, less as a governess than a friend, very fond of both daughters, but particularly of Emma. Between THEM it was more the intimacy of sisters. Even before Miss Taylor had ceased to hold the nominal office of governess, the mildness of her temper had hardly allowed her to impose any restraint; and the shadow of authority being now long passed away, they had been living together as friend and friend very mutually attached, and Emma doing just what she liked; highly esteeming Miss Taylor's judgment, but directed chiefly by her own. The real evils, indeed, of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself; these were the disadvantages which threatened alloy to her many enjoyments. . . .

Emma Woodhouse is an intelligent and beautiful young woman who lives with her elderly, hypochondriac father in their massive English estate. Emma has just witnessed the wedding of her former governess to a Mr. Weston. Emma takes credit to the couple’s newfound happiness because she introduced them, and therefore begins a haphazard career in matchmaking. She shares her plans with her friend and neighbor, Mr. Knightley, who warns her not to meddle in other people’s affairs. Emma is headstrong and spoiled and sets out to match her naïve friend, Harriet, with the local vicar, Mr. Elton. Unfortunately, Emma has misread Mr. Elton’s intentions, not realizing that he wishes to make Emma his bride. Harriet is heartbroken and Emma, who has no wish to marry anyone, is distraught. Still, Emma tarries on, intent on finding a match for Harriet. Things become increasingly complicated with the arrival of a dashing young man named Frank Churchill who immediatly sets his eyes on Emma. Though Emma doesn’t feel anything for Frank, she acquiesces to his advances, upsetting the lovely Jane Fairfax and Mr. Knightley, who has taken an instant disliking to Frank. In the meantime, Harriet announces her interest in Mr. Knightley, and Emma finds she doesn’t like this notion one bit. Could it be that she cares for Mr. Knightley? And has her meddling and unfounded relationship with Frank Churchill ruined her own chances of happiness? Title: Emma by Jane Austen Author: Jane Austen ISBN: 9781775420385 Version: Unabridged Language: English Reader: Solo Female Format: MP3 Audio DVD Tracks / Chapters: 55 Chapters Total running time: 18:02:26