Trade Paperback - NEW
A delight for Jane Austen fans: the complete text of one of her most loved novels with thousands of annotations on facing pages, along with a chronology, maps, and illustrations.
From the editor of the popular Annotated Pride and Prejudice--an edition of Jane Austen's Emma that makes her beloved tale of an endearingly inept matchmaker an even more satisfying and fulfilling read. Juxtaposing the complete text of the novel with annotations on facing pages, along with maps, illustrations, a chronology, and an introduction, David M. Shapard's delightfully entertaining edition brings Austen's world to life. Here you will find historical and social context; definitions of archaic words; citations from Austen's life and letters; and all kinds of details that illuminate the plot. Reading THE ANNOTATED EMMA is like having an incredibly knowledgeable person reading over your shoulder and discussing the book with you-- it's perfect for students, for reading groups, and, of course, for Janeites everywhere.
