Emma by Jane Austen: Free Read Online

Name: Emma
Author: Jane Austen

Emma by Jane Austen is a public-domain romance, comedy of manners first published in 1815. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Jane Austen (1775–1817)
First published: 1815
Type: Romance, comedy of manners
Suggested age: 13+ · Better for teens and adults
Cost: free

What is Emma about?

Emma Woodhouse is rich, bright and sure she is good at matchmaking. She is wrong more often than she admits, and her meddling hurts people she cares about. Through small village events such as dinners, a picnic and a ball, Emma slowly learns humility and sees who she has really cared about all along.

About Jane Austen

Jane Austen was an English novelist (1775–1817) known for witty stories about village life and marriage.

Is Emma suitable for children?

Mild and polite. Good for readers who enjoy character-driven stories rather than action.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Jane Austen died in 1817, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Emma free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Emma?

Jane Austen (1775–1817). Jane Austen was an English novelist (1775–1817) known for witty stories about village life and marriage..

What age is Emma for?

We suggest 13+. Mild and polite. Good for readers who enjoy character-driven stories rather than action.