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Emma by Jane Austen
A comedy of manners, Emma portrays the spoilt, snobbish, yet charming Emma Woodhouse as she delightfully interferes in the relationships of others without taking much notice of her own heart. Although quick to make prejudgments and decisions, Emma is eventually able to notice her mistakes, and it is this revelation that makes her an endearing heroine and an inspiration to women throughout. Austen has not only created, but also brought to life the world inhabited by her characters through her vivid depictions and clever use of wit. The novel begins with the introduction of the twenty-year-old protagonist described by the all-knowing narrator as “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich with a comfortable home and happy disposition”. He also warns readers of Emma’s high self-confidence and her efforts of having everything her way. Living on the large estate of Hartfield in Surrey with her elderly widowed father, Emma is satisfied with her life and sees no need for romance or a marriage of her own. Instead she views herself to be quite the matchmaker after attending the wedding of her former governess and best friend Anne Taylor and Mr. Weston, whom she has introduced to one another. This new role as matchmaker is further inflamed when she befriends the sweet but not so bright seventeen-year-old Harriet Smith. Emma is determined to find a suitable match for her new best friend and believes that Harriet deserves a gentleman and nothing less. A trusted friend and brother-in-law, George Knightley appears to be the only person openly criticizing Emma’s actions and pointing out her faults. As the novel progresses so does the positive transformation of Emma as she evolves from her self-centered ways into a sympathetic woman well aware of others and her own desires. Emma is often labeled as Austen’s most flawless piece of work, as she explores social issues concerning the difficulties women face living in a society and time when social status defined their very existence. A classic depiction of youthful pride and a misinterpretation of signs, Emma is not without reason celebrated as one of the most revered social comedies.Podcasts
01 - Volume 1, Chapter 1
Published: Jan. 2, 2024, midnightDuration: 18 minutes 55 seconds
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02 - Volume 1, Chapter 2
Published: Jan. 1, 2024, midnightDuration: 10 minutes 9 seconds
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03 - Volume 1, Chapter 3
Published: Dec. 31, 2023, midnightDuration: 10 minutes 47 seconds
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04 - Volume 1, Chapter 4
Published: Dec. 30, 2023, midnightDuration: 19 minutes 57 seconds
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05 - Volume 1, Chapter 4
Published: Dec. 29, 2023, midnightDuration: 11 minutes 18 seconds
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06 - Volume 1, Chapter 6
Published: Dec. 28, 2023, midnightDuration: 15 minutes 50 seconds
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07 - Volume 1, Chapter 7
Published: Dec. 27, 2023, midnightDuration: 14 minutes 10 seconds
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08 - Volume 1, Chapter 8
Published: Dec. 26, 2023, midnightDuration: 24 minutes 11 seconds
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09 - Volume 1, Chapter 9
Published: Dec. 25, 2023, midnightDuration: 27 minutes 18 seconds
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10 - Volume 1, Chapter 10
Published: Dec. 24, 2023, midnightDuration: 14 minutes 43 seconds
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11 - Volume 1, Chapter 11
Published: Dec. 23, 2023, midnightDuration: 12 minutes 35 seconds
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12 - Volume 1, Chapter 12
Published: Dec. 22, 2023, midnightDuration: 18 minutes 24 seconds
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13 - Volume 1, Chapter 13
Published: Dec. 21, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 58 seconds
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14 - Volume 1, Chapter 14
Published: Dec. 20, 2023, midnightDuration: 13 minutes 29 seconds
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15 - Volume 1, Chapter 15
Published: Dec. 19, 2023, midnightDuration: 18 minutes 59 seconds
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16 - Volume 1, Chapter 16
Published: Dec. 18, 2023, midnightDuration: 10 minutes 57 seconds
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17 - Volume 1 Chapter 17
Published: Dec. 17, 2023, midnightDuration: 7 minutes 2 seconds
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19 - Volume 2, Chapter 1
Published: Dec. 15, 2023, midnightDuration: 15 minutes 34 seconds
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20 - Volume 2, Chapter 2
Published: Dec. 14, 2023, midnightDuration: 13 minutes 42 seconds
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21 - Volume 2, Chapter 3
Published: Dec. 13, 2023, midnightDuration: 21 minutes 7 seconds
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22 - Volume 2, Chapter 4
Published: Dec. 12, 2023, midnightDuration: 9 minutes 51 seconds
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23 - Volume 2, Chapter 5
Published: Dec. 11, 2023, midnightDuration: 17 minutes 46 seconds
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24 - Volume 2, Chapter 6
Published: Dec. 10, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 35 seconds
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25 - Volume 2, Chapter 7
Published: Dec. 9, 2023, midnightDuration: 12 minutes 42 seconds
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26 - Volume 2, Chapter 8
Published: Dec. 8, 2023, midnightDuration: 34 minutes 23 seconds
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27 - Volume 2, Chapter 9
Published: Dec. 7, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 26 seconds
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28 - Volume 2, Chapter 10
Published: Dec. 6, 2023, midnightDuration: 11 minutes 18 seconds
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29 - Volume 2, Chapter 11
Published: Dec. 5, 2023, midnightDuration: 17 minutes 41 seconds
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31 - Volume 2, Chapter 13
Published: Dec. 3, 2023, midnightDuration: 10 minutes 55 seconds
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32 - Volume 2, Chapter 14
Published: Dec. 2, 2023, midnightDuration: 20 minutes 48 seconds
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33 - Volume 2, Chapter 15
Published: Dec. 1, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 29 seconds
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34 - Volume 2, Chapter 16
Published: Nov. 30, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 37 seconds
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35 - Volume 2, Chapter 17
Published: Nov. 29, 2023, midnightDuration: 11 minutes 47 seconds
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36 - Volume 2, Chapter 18
Published: Nov. 28, 2023, midnightDuration: 14 minutes 55 seconds
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37 - Volume 3, Chapter 1
Published: Nov. 27, 2023, midnightDuration: 6 minutes 45 seconds
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38 - Volume 3, Chapter 2
Published: Nov. 26, 2023, midnightDuration: 23 minutes 51 seconds
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39 - Volume 3, Chapter 3
Published: Nov. 25, 2023, midnightDuration: 9 minutes 16 seconds
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40 - Volume 3, Chapter 4
Published: Nov. 24, 2023, midnightDuration: 11 minutes 48 seconds
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41 - Volume 3, Chapter 5
Published: Nov. 23, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 4 seconds
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42 - Volume 3, Chapter 6
Published: Nov. 22, 2023, midnightDuration: 27 minutes 51 seconds
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43 - Volume 3, Chapter 7
Published: Nov. 21, 2023, midnightDuration: 18 minutes 53 seconds
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44 - Volume 3, Chapter 8
Published: Nov. 20, 2023, midnightDuration: 14 minutes 27 seconds
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45 - Volume 3, Chapter 9
Published: Nov. 19, 2023, midnightDuration: 13 minutes 22 seconds
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46 - Volume 3, Chapter 10
Published: Nov. 18, 2023, midnightDuration: 17 minutes 25 seconds
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47 - Volume 3, Chapter 11
Published: Nov. 17, 2023, midnightDuration: 23 minutes 40 seconds
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48 - Volume 3, Chapter 12
Published: Nov. 16, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 8 seconds
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49 - Volume 3, Chapter 13
Published: Nov. 15, 2023, midnightDuration: 19 minutes 16 seconds
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50 - Volume 3, Chapter 14
Published: Nov. 14, 2023, midnightDuration: 19 minutes 12 seconds
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51 - Volume 3, Chapter 15
Published: Nov. 13, 2023, midnightDuration: 13 minutes 15 seconds
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52 - Volume 3, Chapter 16
Published: Nov. 12, 2023, midnightDuration: 17 minutes 29 seconds
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53 - Volume 3, Chapter 17
Published: Nov. 11, 2023, midnightDuration: 16 minutes 56 seconds
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54 - Volume 3, Chapter 18
Published: Nov. 10, 2023, midnightDuration: 19 minutes 57 seconds
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55 - Volume 3, Chapter 19
Published: Nov. 9, 2023, midnightDuration: 7 minutes 6 seconds
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