Emma

Emma by Jane Austen is a brilliant comedy of manners about self-deception, matchmaking, social class, and the difficult art of understanding others.

Emma Woodhouse is clever, wealthy, and confident—perhaps too confident. Convinced of her talent for arranging other people's lives, she attempts to guide the romantic fortunes of those around her, especially her young friend Harriet Smith. But Emma's good intentions often lead to confusion, embarrassment, and emotional misjudgment. Only gradually does she begin to recognize the limits of her perception and the truth of her own heart.

First published in 1815, Austen's novel is one of her most refined and subtle works. Through wit, irony, and precise social observation, it explores vanity, friendship, privilege, and moral growth within the world of English village society.

A masterpiece of English fiction, this classic remains beloved for its elegance, humor, psychological insight, and unforgettable heroine.

© 2026 Caelwick Press (E-Book): 9782045105575

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 19. Mai 2026