{"product_id":"emma-9780674048843","title":"Emma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Jane Austen lovers worldwide will cherish these books...Prepare yourself for a major treat.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Christian Science Monitor \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHandsome, clever, and rich--just like Emma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Jane Austen's most beloved novels, and perhaps her most technically accomplished. It's a timeless tale of friendship, self-discovery, and love. Inspiring countless adaptations for stage and screen, \u003ci\u003eEmma\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a smart but superficial girl who finds her ultimate happiness through humility. If we loved this extraordinary edition less, we might be able to talk about it more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor beginners and experts alike--immerse yourself in Jane Austen's world: For the modern reader, our annotations provide clear explanations and illuminating context for period language and references. For the enthusiast, they offer fresh, exciting analysis--a passionate friend in the margins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA work of art--the ideal gift: Perfect for gifting, collecting, and cherishing, this grand hardcover (9\" x 9.5\") brims with hundreds of full-color illustrations that vividly recreate Austen's world--its fashions, carriages, libraries, and estates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story: Emma Woodhouse is in no rush to find a husband. She's \"handsome, clever, and rich,\" with \"very little to distress or vex her,\" and more than a little spoiled. Fancying herself a matchmaker, Emma insinuates herself into others' lives, mostly ignorant of the risks. When her headstrong nature causes hurt to others, she is corrected by the older, down-to-earth Mr. Knightley. After weaving herself unwittingly into a number of love triangles, Emma is forced to confront her feelings for her only critic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBharat Tandon is Lecturer in English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Belknap Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460659450130,"sku":"9780674048843","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a8d81f0f-ec4d-405b-a367-c5a368e14b4d.jpg?v=1776156709","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/emma-9780674048843","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}