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Emma (Wordsworth Classics)

Jane Austen

Emma by Jane Austen. Jane Austen teased readers with the idea of a 'heroine whom no one but myself will much like', but Emma is irresistible. 'Handsome, clever, and rich', Emma is also an 'imaginist', 'on fire with speculation and foresight'. She sees the signs of romance all around her, but thinks...

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Freakonomics Radio

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It was discussed as an example of how Jane Austen used strategic thinking in her writing. It was also adapted into the movie Clueless, which was mentioned as a good example.

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It's based on Jane Austen's Emma.

— Episode: 132. Jane Austen, Game Theorist

Episode: 132. Jane Austen, Game Theorist

It was discussed as an example of how Jane Austen used strategic thinking in her writing. It was also adapted into the movie Clueless, which was mentioned as a good example.

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It's based on Jane Austen's Emma.

Now, remember, Emma is the one Jane Austen book that Steve Levitt could name.

Clueless, adapted from Jane Austen's Emma, is about a young woman who's constantly scheming to set people up romantically.

In Emma, Emma and her friend, Ms. Weston are talking about Jane Fairfax.

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence and had lived nearly 21 years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.

Short History Of...

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Short History Of...

The podcast detailed the historical context of Emma while discussing the later works of Jane Austen, noting that the novel was completed around 1816. The story was summarized as following the matchmaking misadventures of young Emma Woodhouse and being "packed with satirical bite." A historical detail highlighted was the inclusion of a dedication to the Prince Regent, who had requested the honor as an admirer of Austen's writing.

Episode: Jane Austen

It followed the matchmaking misadventures of the heroine Emma Woodhouse and included a dedication to the Prince Regent, who was a fan of Austen's work.

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In 1816 around the age of 40 Jane completes two more novels. Emma which follows the matchmaking misadventures of young heroine Emma Woodhouse is packed with satirical bite and as requested the novel includes a dedication to the Prince Regent.

Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

The critic compared modern cinema to the brilliance of Emma Woodhouse, referencing Austen's novel Emma.

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replace the brilliance and verve of Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse

— Episode: To Shed Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill Turn...

Episode: To Shed Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill Turned To Voic...

The critic compared modern cinema to the brilliance of Emma Woodhouse, referencing Austen's novel Emma.

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replace the brilliance and verve of Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

It was mentioned as one of the Jane Austen books that the speaker had read, along with Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.

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I think just Emma and Pride and Prege and Sense and Sense of Belle.

— Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 9" (Part Two)

Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 9" (Part Two)

It was mentioned as one of the Jane Austen books that the speaker had read, along with Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.

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I think just Emma and Pride and Prege and Sense and Sense of Belle.

Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 9" (Part Two)

It was mentioned as one of a few Jane Austen books that a speaker had read, along with 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'.

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I think just Emma and Pride and Prege and Sense and Sense of Belle.

Real Dictators

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Real Dictators

In Jane Austen's novel, 'Emma,' Mr. Woodhouse expressed his dislike of the sea, claiming it had nearly killed him once. His opinion was out of step with the public's fascination with seabathing, which had become quite fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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the sea is very rarely of use to anybody. I am sure it almost killed me once.

— Episode: Introducing: The Curious History of Your...

Episode: Introducing: The Curious History of Your Home - Ba...

In Jane Austen's novel, 'Emma,' Mr. Woodhouse expressed his dislike of the sea, claiming it had nearly killed him once. His opinion was out of step with the public's fascination with seabathing, which had become quite fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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the sea is very rarely of use to anybody. I am sure it almost killed me once.

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