• Emma

  • Penguin English Library
  • By: Jane Austen
  • Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
  • Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Emma

By: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
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Publisher's summary

Penguin Classics presents Jane Austen’s Emma, adapted for audio and now available as a digital download as part of the Penguin English Library series. Read by the actress Fiona Shaw.

"I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall."

Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégé Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen’s most flawless work.

Part of a series of vintage recordings taken from the Penguin Archives. Affordable, collectable, quality productions - perfect for on-the-go listening.

Public Domain (P)2012 Penguin Audio

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Fiona Shaw's performance was so annoying. She used the same "breathless" tone of voice several times for several characters. I didn't even complete the audiobook, as I found myself imitating her. Will try and find another version

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