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| Original Title: | Emma |
| ISBN: | 0141439580 (ISBN13: 9780141439587) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Emma Woodhouse, George Knightley, Harriet Smith, Jane Fairfax, Frank Churchill, Henry Woodhouse, Mr. Woodhouse, Mrs. Weston, Philip Elton, Augusta Elton, Mr Weston, Mrs Anne Weston, Miss Bates, Isabella Woodhouse, John Knightley, Mr. Elton, Mrs. Elton |
| Setting: | Surrey, England |
Jane Austen
Paperback | Pages: 474 pages Rating: 4 | 604988 Users | 15838 Reviews
Present Containing Books Emma
| Title | : | Emma |
| Author | : | Jane Austen |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Penguin Classics |
| Pages | : | Pages: 474 pages |
| Published | : | May 6th 2003 by Penguin Books (first published December 23rd 1815) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction. Literature. 19th Century |
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“I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control.” Personally, I may have lost my self-control, but not my heart. My motivation to read this book stemmed from J.K. Rowling stating that this was one of her favourite books. A few years ago I read my first Jane Austen, which was Pride and Prejudice, and I really enjoyed it. I thought Emma couldn't be that bad, it's a popular classic and its rating is good. To be honest, it's not bad, exactly, but the fact that it took me one whole month to get through it says a lot. I had lots and lots of problems with this novel. 1. Emma
Such a vain and arrogant main character. I mean, I know she is supposed to be an unlikeable character for literary reasons. But that doesn't make it any easier.
2. Miss Bates
Why bother wasting so much ink and paper on nonsense. Numerous pages of nonsense.
3. They way people are
Wait. Let me guess. That character is - wait for it - pleasant? The nicest person in the world? Of such sweet disposition? So generous, exceptional, kind, satisfactory and pleasant. Please save me.
4. The way people talk
Hours could go by and Emma and her father could talk about nothing but the pig they owned and had slaughtered, and what they'll make of it for dinner, and how nice it was that they gave some of it to the Bates, and if it was the right part of the pig they gave away, or if they should have given something else, but no it is all fine and pleasant, and that was very generous of them, and they will surely be very gracious, since they gave away such fine piece of pork, and won't dinner be nice and kick me on the shin pleasant.
5. The plot
Scratch 300 pages of nonsense and nervewracking pleasantness and this could have been a book I enjoyed.
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I can't do it! I can't finish it! I keep trying to get into Jane Austen's stuff and I just can't make it further than 150 pages or so. Everything seems so predictable and sooooo long-winded. I feel like she is the 19th century John Grisham. You know there's a good story line in there somewhere, and if you could edit out 60% of the words it would be fantastic. Sorry to all the Jane Austen fans-you inspired me to try one more time and I failed!I love your review, Kai, and what Johanna says about Mr Woodhouse. I loved Pride and Prejudice. I thought I wasnt getting something right here, but
It took me longer to read this than any other Austen novel. It's a lot denser than her usual effortless breezy brilliance and it's also more nuanced and a little darker. For the first time she creates a central female character who isn't likeable. Emma is smug, she's a snob and she's a classic control freak. She tends to disapprove of any coupling she herself hasn't helped bring about. She herself, devoted to her ailing and rather tiresome father, maintains she will never marry. The narrative
Still not the full review, just a warm-up exercise. :)You could not shock her more than she shocks me;Beside her Joyce seems innocent as grass.It makes me most uncomfortable to seeAn English spinster of the middle classDescribe the amorous effects of "brass,"Reveal so frankly and with such sobrietyThe economic basis of society. - W. H. Auden, Letter to Lord Byron (1936)"While twelve readings of Pride and Prejudie give you twelve periods of pleasure repeated, as many readings of Emma give you
If you're into stuff like this, you can read the full review.Such a Beautiful Hindquarter of Pork: "Emma" by Jane AustenI wonder if a variation on the Unreliable Narrator is permissible here? Jane Austens Emma, while narrated solely by the author herself, is told exclusively from the title characters point of view (chime in and correct me if there are scenes in which she doesnt take part, however minor) so that Austen becomes Emmas interpreter, and our interlocutor. Its a very deliberate choice,
Sophie wrote: "Ha description of miss bates is spot on"I mean...she is supposed to be annoying but...god she was annoying!!!!
My interpretation of the first 60+ pages of Emma:"Oh, my dear, you musn't think of falling for him. He's too crude and crass.""Oh, my dear Emma, you are perfectly correct. I shan't give him another thought.""Oh, my dear, that's good because I would have to knock you flat on your arse if you were considering someone of such low birth."Yawn. I tried, but life's too short. Plus, I like 'em crude and crass.Cross posted at This Insignificant Cinder
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