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Unit 8: Jane Austen—Emma

2. In 1795, Austen met Tom Lefroy, the ......... of their neighbors at Steventon. Notes

(a) Son (b) Daughter
(c) Cousin (d) Nephew
3. Austen completed the first draft of her next novel, titled “The Elliots” in July ......... .
(a) 1816 (b) 1814

(c) 1788 (d) 1917
4. In the ......... Austen works began to receive major scholary attention.
(a) 21st century (b) 20th century
(c) 18th century (d) 19th century

8.3 Summary

• Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel
was first published in December 1815.

• Austen’s novel, focusing on courtship and marriage, remain well-known for their satiric
depictions of English society and the manners of the era.
• “Emma” was first published by John Murray in December of 1815.

• In the 20th century, Austen’s works began to receive major scholarly attention, specifically
with the publication of A.C.
• Emma’s viewpoint predominates the novel, and Austen gives her perspective on nearly
every event, but it is not the only perspective.
• An important consideration in Emma and, Jane Austen’s novels in general, is social
status, particularly when it concerns marriage.

8.4 Keywords

Epistolary : relating to writing of letter.

Uncouth : lacking good manners.

8.5 Review Questions

1. Write a note on the fiction “Emma”.
2. Write an essay on the biography of Jane Austen.
3. Explain the detailed study of the text.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (c) 2. (d)
3. (a) 4. (b)

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