This essay collection by leading scholars provides a comprehensive guide to Jane Austen's Emma, one of the greatest English novels.
This collection of essays on Jane Austen's Emma, her last novel published in her lifetime, offers both close readings of the text and a survey of the historical and literary context in which it was written. Topics discussed include composition and publication, reception, translations and adaptations for film and TV.
Preface Peter Sabor; Chronology; 1. Composition and publication Jan Fergus; 2. The literary context Bharat Tandon; 3. The historical context Jonathan Sachs; 4. Money and rank Robert D. Hume; 5. Contemporary responses Edward Copeland; 6. Style, structure, language Linda Bree; 7. The heroine John Wiltshire; 8. Setting and community Janine Barchas; 9. Music Ruth Perry; 10. Games, riddles and charades Jillian Heydt-Stevenson; 11. Translations Gillian Dow; 12. Screen versions Deidre Shauna Lynch; Guide to further reading.