Emma

Witty, headstrong, and delightfully flawed, Emma Woodhouse (Type 3) is one of Jane Austen’s most beloved heroines—and perhaps her most charmingly meddlesome. In Emma, Austen tells the story of a young woman with a fortune, a sharp mind, and a misguided confidence in her matchmaking abilities. Certain she knows what’s best for everyone around her, Emma takes it upon herself to orchestrate the love lives of her friends—with unexpected and often hilarious consequences.

Along the way, she’s challenged by the principled Mr. Knightley (Type 1), watched over by her anxious yet affectionate father Mr. Woodhouse (phobic Type 6), and loyally followed by the impressionable Harriet Smith (Type 9), whose heart becomes a frequent casualty of Emma’s schemes.

Set in the cozy English village of Highbury, this novel is a brilliant comedy of manners that explores themes of self-deception, romantic missteps, social class, and personal growth. Through Emma’s journey—from playful interference to humbling self-discovery—Austen delivers a story full of wit, heart, and enduring insight into human nature.