Emma

Synopsis

Emma Woodhouse a wealthy, Young and beautiful girl does not have the intention of marrying any one. Emma introduces Mr. Weston to her friend Taylor and soon they get married. She misread this marriage for her successful match making abilities. With her new found skills, she is on her way to match making between her another friend Harriet Smith (an illegitimate child) with Mr. Elton.

Emma’s well-wisher and friend George Knightley warns her, about the misconception of her match making abilities. In spite of his warning, she proceeds with her skill. Soon after she is shocked to know that Mr. Elton is in love with Emma only and not interested to marry an illegitimate child Harriet. Emma’s plans lead her to the consequences which she never expected.

This story was written by Jane Austen during the period that marriage was considered one of the ways to attain social status and women were not allowed to inherit properties.

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