Jane Austen's Emma: A CasebookAlthough Jane Austen famously referred to Emma as a heroine whom no one but myself will much like, the irony of her remark has been obvious since the first appearance of her novel in December 1815. The central character may have attracted diverse reactions, but there can be no doubt about the endless enjoyment afforded to generations of readers. The essays in this collection demonstrate the varied delights of reading Emma. Most have been written in