A lively, period, comedy of manners...
Emma is a novel about the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel, by Jane Austen was first published in December 1815. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters.

Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to make a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the very first sentence she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Emma, however, is also rather spoiled; she greatly overestimates her own matchmaking abilities; and she is blind to the dangers of meddling in other people's lives and is often mistaken about the meanings of others' actions.

Adapted for the stage by Gordon Glennon.