Emma - Jane Austen - Bookniverse

Emma is Austen’s the last published book during her lifetime. Among the heroines of all Austen’s six novels, Emma is the wealthiest and of the highest-social status. Emma is a kind, but sometimes spoiled girl, who has a strong sense of social class. Although convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma imagines herself to be naturally gifted in matchmaking, especially for her new friend Harriet. However, Emma’s intervention in other people’s relationships and self-directed matchmaking always put herself in an awkward situation. Some critics consider Emma as Austen’s best and most representative novel.