Emma by Jane Austen
The novel revolves around Emma, a well-meaning but disaster-prone matchmaker, who ignores her own romantic feelings while setting out to find a suitor for her friend Harriet. Her efforts cause more problems than solutions as she leaves a trail of mishaps behind her. As her plans go awry, Emma realizes that she herself may be the one in love. The book is a classic exploration of social manners, love, and marriage in 19th-century England.
The 91st greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2233
Since this book was first published in 1815, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2233.0.
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