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Emma by Jane Austen invites readers into the enchanting world of Highbury, where the vivacious and well-meaning Emma Woodhouse reigns as a matchmaker extraordinaire. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, this novel unfolds as a nuanced exploration of love, society, and the complexities of human relationships. At the heart of the story is Emma, a heroine whose intelligence, wit, and sometimes misguided enthusiasm lead her into the...

A manga adaptation of the classic literary novel by Jane Austen about a well-meaning, but bumbling young matchmaker.

Emma is a mischievous beauty who sets up her single friends. But-- she's not very good at it, and makes a hilariously tangled mess of everyone's lives, until she herself falls in love, finally freeing everyone from her outrageously misguided matchmaking!

"Emma gets a fresh Indian-American twist from award-winning author Sonali Dev in her heartwarmingly irresistible Jane Austen inspired rom com series. No one can call Vansh Raje's life anything but charmed. Handsome--Vogue has declared him California's hottest single--and rich enough to spend all his time on missions to make the world a better place. Add to that a doting family and a contagiously sunny disposition and Vansh has made it halfway through...

"Emma" is the fourth book by celebrated British author Jane Austen and the final book to be published during her lifetime. The story concerns Emma Woodhouse, a precocious young lady who fancies herself a matchmaker and thus intrudes upon the love lives of her friends and relations to find them suitable mates. When she attempts to cement the romance between her cousin Harriet (a girl of modest means) and a wealthy suitor, Emma is admonished...

Welcome to the world of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Austen's works are known for their wit, social commentary, and romantic storylines that have captivated readers for generations. This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind. From her early years as a writer to the publication of her most famous novels,...

Manga Classics brings Emma to life with this beautiful manga adaptation of Jane Austen's classic tale of youthful folly and romantic exuberance. When her former governess finds happiness as the bride of a local widower, the brilliant and beautiful Emma Woodhouse - one of Jane Austen's immortal creations - flatters herself that she alone has secured the marriage and that she possesses a special talent for bringing lovers together. The young heiress...

The ultimate bundle for Jane Austen Fans. This collection contains 10 of Jane Austen's works ranging from her most famous to her early letters and unfinished novels. Included in this bundle: Emma; Pride and Prejudice; Sense and Sensibility; Mansfield Park; Northanger Abbey; Persuasion; Sanditon; The Watsons; Lady Susan; Love and Friendship.

Collins Classics brings you a selection of the best-loved novels by Jane Austen, including 'Pride and Prejudice' which, in 2013, celebrates the 200th anniversary of its publication. Complete with a Life & Times section, which offers insight into the author, her works and the time of publication, and a handy glossary adapted from the Collins English Dictionary, this Collins Classics Collection will enhance your reading experience of Jane Austen's novels. PRIDE...

"From the editor of the popular Annotated Pride and Prejudice comes an annotated edition of Jane Austen's Emma that makes her beloved tale of an endearingly inept matchmaker an even more satisfying read. Here is the complete text of the novel with more than 2,200 annotations on facing pages, including: explanations of historical context; citations from Austen's life, letters, and other writings; definitions and clarifications; literary comments and...