Emma (Puffin in Bloom)
Jane Austen x Puffin in Bloom with a gorgeous illustrated cover by Anna Bond, the artist behind the renowned lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co.
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.
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.
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I love "Emma". It's my favourite Jane Austen novel. I love the "friends-to-lovers" kind of romance in this particular novel, between Mr. Knightley and Emma. Because love is latent throughout all the novel.
It's VERY satisfactory to read, so fresh and spring-like. I love the part when the whole group goes to collect strawberries at Donwell Abbey! And I love the main character too!!!
It is well written, a pretty story. I imagine it to be a sort of turn of the 19th century soap opera. I appreciate it, but I am not personally enamored by it. It deserves a higher rating by those who find stories like this entertaining. I am more inclined to mysteries and the novels of dark, brooding enigmas; romance and social status fail to pique my interest.
it is her greatest novel because there’s so much to get out of reading it. and it’s better after reading it again and again (i’m about to embark on my 3rd and 4th reread of the year). also, emma just needed girlfriends
Un libro hermoso para todas la mujeres donde la perfección y belleza de una mujer se puede tocar con la ternura del ser humano maravilloso que es la mujer. Los rosas con los que se pintan cada capítulo y los colores pasteles que está en cada narración es totalmente diferente.
Emma is often praised for its witty prose, compelling characters, and insightful exploration of social dynamics. While it can be a challenging read for some, particularly those new to Austen, the novel's humor and engaging plot, centered around Emma Woodhouse's matchmaking schemes and her eventual personal growth, make it a rewarding experience for many.
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