EMMA (The novels and letters of Jane Austen, Volumes VII & VIII)
by Jane Austen (Author), R. Brimley Johnson (Editor), William Lyon Phelps (Introduction)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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About This Item
Complete in Two Volumes. Brentano's (1915). Hardcover (IndianRed cloth, Bookplate with title on the spine, Gilt upper edge, no dj). Books are in perfect condition. 8.6"x5.8"x1.3". be32150.
Synopsis
Emma is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1815. The story follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who lives in the English countryside. Emma fancies herself as a matchmaker and sets out to find a suitable husband for her friend Harriet Smith. However, her attempts to play cupid lead to several misadventures, including a love triangle involving her own romantic interests. As the story unfolds, Emma learns important lessons about humility, love, and the consequences of meddling in the lives of others. The novel is a satire of the English upper class and is widely considered a classic of English literature.
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- Bookseller
- saul54 (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- biblio2526
- Title
- EMMA (The novels and letters of Jane Austen, Volumes VII & VIII)
- Author
- Jane Austen (Author), R. Brimley Johnson (Editor), William Lyon Phelps (Introduction)
- Illustrator
- C. E. and H. M. Brock
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Brentano's
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1915
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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