Emma
Jan 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
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Emma gilt als Meisterwerk der britischen Schriftstellerin Jane Austen und wird zur Weltliteratur gezählt. Mit ihrer Hauptfigur Emma Woodhouse schildert die Autorin den Reifungsprozess einer privilegierten und intelligenten Frau anfangs des 19. Jahrhunderts, die mit ihrer verfehlten Wahrnehmung anderen schadet und schließlich ihren Platz in der Gesellschaft finden kann. Jane Austen soll über ihre Heldin gesagt haben: "Ich werde eine Heldin schaffen, die keiner außer mir besonders mögen wird".
About the author
Jane Austen (1775-1817) remains one of the most beloved and influential novelists in English literature. Born in Steventon, Hampshire, England, Austen was the seventh of eight children in a close-knit family. Her father, George Austen, was a clergyman, and her mother, Cassandra Leigh, came from a higher social rank, giving Jane a unique perspective on the class dynamics she would later critique in her novels.Austen's works, including "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma," are celebrated for their keen social commentary, masterful use of irony, and pioneering exploration of women's lives and choices in the early 19th century. She deftly combined romance with biting social critique, challenging the status quo of her time, particularly regarding marriage and economic dependency.Despite her novels' popularity today, Austen's life was marked by relative obscurity. Her works were published anonymously, and she received little recognition during her lifetime. It wasn't until her nephew published a biography in 1869 that her identity as the author became widely known.Austen's influence extends far beyond her era, inspiring countless adaptations and modern retellings. Her incisive observations on human nature and societal norms continue to resonate, making her a timeless figure in literature. Controversially, some critics argue that her focus on the gentry's domestic sphere limits her scope, yet others praise her for subtly subverting the very conventions she depicted.Jane Austen's legacy endures, not just as a writer of romantic fiction, but as a revolutionary voice who deftly navigated and critiqued the complexities of her society, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world.
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