Emma

Emma by Jane Austen is a classic novel of manners, first published in December 1815. Set in the fictional village of Highbury, England, the story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful, clever, and wealthy young woman who is content with her life and has no intention of marrying. However, she fancies herself a highly skilled matchmaker and delights in meddling in the romantic affairs of her friends and acquaintances. Her primary target is her new, impressionable friend, Harriet Smith. Confident in her own judgment, Emma's well-intentioned but often misguided interventions lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings, social blunders, and unexpected romantic entanglements. As Emma navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and social hierarchy, she gradually confronts her own vanity, self-deception, and the true nature of her own heart, ultimately discovering the profound difference between superficial appearances and genuine affection.

Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.