Jane Austen's Emma follows the charming but misguided Emma Woodhouse, a young woman convinced of her matchmaking abilities despite her consistent failures. Through Emma's romantic schemes and social missteps, Austen creates a brilliant comedy of manners that explores themes of self-deception, social class, and personal growth. The novel reveals how true understanding requires looking beyond surface appearances and confronting one's own flaws.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Austen understood that the hardest person to truly know is yourself.

DETAILS: • Author: Jane Austen • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: December 31, 2002 • ISBN: 9780141439587 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days