Summary:
Emma is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. It follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and intelligent young woman who enjoys matchmaking for others but is blind to her own feelings. Confident in her social status, Emma meddles in the romantic affairs of her friends, particularly Harriet Smith, a naive girl whom Emma believes she can elevate through marriage. Emma wrongly assumes that Mr. Elton, a local clergyman, is interested in Harriet, when he is actually in love with Emma herself. She also misjudges Frank Churchill, thinking he is a suitable match for herself or Harriet, but he is secretly engaged to Jane Fairfax. Emma eventually realizes that she has been misguided in her matchmaking efforts and that she is in love with Mr. Knightley, a close family friend who has always guided her with wisdom. The novel explores themes of social class, self-awareness, love, and the consequences of pride and meddling in others’ lives. In the end, Emma matures emotionally and marries Mr. Knightley, while Harriet finds happiness with Robert Martin, whom Emma had initially discouraged her from marrying.
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