愛瑪

英國女作家簡•奧斯汀較有影響的長篇小說，《愛瑪》創作於1815年，是奧斯汀作品中藝術上、思想上最成熟的一部。主人公愛瑪是個美麗、聰慧而富有的姑娘，同時也是一位不折不扣的幻想家。她熱心關注身邊的浪漫故事，卻又固執地認為自己永遠不會陷入其中。

她自作主張為孤女哈麗埃特導演了一次又一次的戀愛。當哈麗埃特誤以為自己愛上了地方官奈特利先生時，愛瑪才驚覺原來自己也在愛着奈特利先生。這雖與她一開始就宣布的終身不嫁的誓言有悖，但墜入情網的她不得不放棄自己天真的誓言。《愛瑪》該作品多次被搬上銀幕。

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Emma is a novel published in 1815 and written by English author Jane Austen. It was the last of Austen』s books to be published before the author died at the age of 41. While Pride and Prejudice is her most famous novel, many critics argue that Emma is Austen』s best. This is the story of Emma Woodhouse, a young, witty and wealthy woman who takes an interest in matchmaking and instead makes a mess. It is a comedy of manners that allows the reader to gain a deep understanding of Ms. Woodhouse and her world.
Though today Jane Austen is said to be one of the greatest English authors of all time, she was not recognized as such during her life. Most of her novels were published anonymously until after her death in 1817. Emma has been republished many times and adapted into plays, miniseries and films.
Jane Austen』s novels have been continuously in print since 1833. She is the only author that all students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are required to study.