Introducing Jane Austen Stories: Emma
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Hi listeners, today we're bringing you a preview of a brand new season from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she returns to Jane Austen's stories to read another beloved classic. Emma Read in its original, unabridged form, with original music and immersive sound design, this is a wonderful way to experience Austin's classic, full of wit, humor, and irony, whether you're returning to it or discovering it for the first time. You'll step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. But as new visitors arrive and quiet mysteries unfold, what will our heroine learn about the secrets of others and the desires of her own heart? If you enjoy this taster episode, search for Jane Austen Stories in your podcast app and hit follow for new weekly episodes.
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Welcome to Jane Osten Storys. I'm Julie Andrews, and from the Noiser Podcast Network, this is Emma. Austin's fourth novel was First published in 1815, just after she turned forty, it's widely considered one of her best works. Singularly witty and self aware, beneath its veneer of a genteel love story. Lies abiting social commentary way ahead of its time. Packed with intrigue, humor, and irony. Join me as we step into the village of Highbury, home to the wealthy, clever, and handsome Emma Woodhouse and her aging, fretful father. With her dear friend and governess, Miss Taylor, having just married, in a match Emma credits herself with having arranged, she now turns to others in her circle with whom to play Cupid.
But when the arrival of new friends and long awaited visitors coincides with a mystery to solve, Will Emma's sleuthing also lead her to revelations about herself? Will she ever heed her dashing friend, Mr. Knightley, and his warnings about her meddling? And will anything or anyone dislodge our heroine's determination not to marry? Now, if you're sitting comfortably Then I'll begin. From the Noiser Podcast Network, this is Emma, part one.
Chapter one Emma Woodhouse, handsome, black. Clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence. And had lived nearly twenty one years in the world. with very little to distress or vex her. She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father, and had, in consequence of her sister's marriage, been mistress of his house from a very early period. Her mother had died too long ago for her to have more than an indistinct remembrance of her caresses. And her place had been supplied by an excellent woman as governess, who had fallen little short of a mother in affection. Sixteen years had Miss Taylor been in mister Woodhouse's family.
Less as a governess than a friend. Very fond of both daughters, but particularly of Emma. Between them it was more the intimacy of sisters than Even before Miss Taylor had ceased to hold the nominal office of governess, The mildness of her temper had hardly allowed her to impose any restraint. and the shadow of authority being now long passed away, they had been living together as friend and friend. Very mutually attached, and Emma doing just what she liked, highly esteeming Miss Taylor's judgment, but directed chiefly by her own. The real evils indeed of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself. These were the disadvantages which threatened Alloy to her many enjoyments.
The danger, however, was at present so unperceived that they did not by any means rank as misfortunes with her. Sorrow came, and A gentle sorrow, but not at all in the shape of any disagreeable consciousness. Miss Taylor married. It was Miss Taylor's loss which first brought grief to It was on the wedding day of this beloved friend that Emma first sat in mournful thought of any continuance. The wedding over and the bride people gone. Her father and herself were left to dine together with no prospect of a third to cheer a long evening. Her father composed himself to sleep after dinner, as usual, and she had then only to sit and think of what she had lost.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the preview introduction and who narrates the Emma audiobook?
0:00–11:04
2
How does Julie Andrews describe Emma Woodhouse’s personality and family background?
11:04–12:29
3
Why does Emma decide to play match‑maker after Miss Taylor’s marriage?
12:29–14:36
4
What warning does Mr. Knightley give Emma about her meddling?
14:36–47:36