Emma by Jane Austen (1815)

"Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich" — a young woman convinced of her matchmaking genius repeatedly misreads everyone around her, including herself. Austen's most sophisticated comedy and her personal favorite.

Historical Significance:
Austen described Emma as "a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." She was wrong — Emma Woodhouse became one of literature's most beloved characters precisely because of her flaws. The novel is dedicated to the Prin...

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