Emma (Penguin Classics) brings Jane Austen’s sparkling comedy of love and marriage to life. The story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful, clever, rich, and single woman who is perfectly content with her life but finds great pleasure in meddling in the romantic lives of others. Her well-intentioned but misguided attempts at matchmaking for her protegee Harriet Smith lead to unexpected consequences that challenge her own understanding of love and relationships. With its charmingly flawed heroine and Austen’s signature wit, Emma is often regarded as her most flawless work.

Now a major motion picture starring Anya Taylor-Joy, this edition from Penguin Classics features an authoritative text enhanced by distinguished scholars’ introductions and notes, alongside up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. First published in 2003, it remains a timeless exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships.

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