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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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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.
I think I enjoyed this as much as Pride and Prejudice. I love a friends to lovers romance, so that aspect was great for me. I thought the insufferable characters were less insufferable than some other Austen novels, and the quirks of characters were more endearing to me than annoying. Miss Bates never annoyed me, I just loved her. My only complaint I think is with the classism, but that's a product of the time.
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