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Penguin Student Edition Emma Paperback - 2001
by Jane Austen; Foreword by Ronald Carter
About this book
Emma is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. The story follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who lives in the English countryside. Emma fancies herself as a matchmaker and sets out to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her attempts to play cupid lead to several misadventures, including a love triangle involving her own romantic interests. As the story unfolds, Emma learns important lessons about humility, love, and the consequences of meddling in the lives of others. The novel is a satire of the English upper class and is widely considered a classic of English literature.
First Edition Identification
Emma was first published in 1816 in three volumes. It was Austen’s fourth published novel, and the last to be published during her lifetime. Emma's first edition was published by John Murray. The cover consists of leather spines and a marbled paper pattern front. The title page stated that the work was ‘By the Author of “Pride & Prejudice” &c. &c.’, and it also included a dedication to the Prince Regent.
Details
- Title Penguin Student Edition Emma
- Author Jane Austen; Foreword by Ronald Carter
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 496
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin UK, London
- Date April 26, 2001
- ISBN 9780140817959 / 0140817956
- Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
- Reading level 1070
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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London: Penguin, 2001. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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