Emma Recap Four
“I do suspect that he is not really necessary to my happiness. So much the better. I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do."
“I do suspect that he is not really necessary to my happiness. So much the better. I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do. I am quite enough in love. I should be sorry to be more.”
This week, we’re diving into Volume Two, Chapters 9-18 of Jane Austen’s Emma as part of our spring readalong.
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts—join the discussion in the comments on Instagram or share your insights with our community on Patreon Discord.
Emma Film & TV Adaptations
Now that we’re over halfway through Emma, you might be planning to view an adaptation soon. Here’s a list of excellent film and TV adaptations to choose from, or watch them all and compare them! Let us know your favorites in the comments or on Discord. (We adore the most recent 2020 version, and Chelsey is partial to the 2009 Ramola Garai mini series as she watched it on PBS as it released.)
Listen to our 2020 episode on Emma adaptations (37 mins).
Clueless 1995 starring Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Paul Rudd.
Emma 1996 starring Gwenyth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Alan Cumming, and venerated audiobook narrator Juliet Stevenson to name a few big stars.
Emma 1996 starring Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong.
Emma 2009 starring Ramola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller.
Emma 2020 starring Anya Taylor Joy, Johnny Flynn, and Bill Nighy.
Recap Schedule
Dates indicate when the recap episode airs, so if you want to keep up and avoid spoilers, you will read each section by that date. Of course you can also read at your own pace and join in whenever you want! We always have asynchronous readers in our group, and we’re excited to have you at any time.
April 1: Volume 2, 9-18 or Chapters 27-36
April 8: Volume 3, 1-10 or Chapters 37-46
April 15: Volume 3, 11-19 or Chapters 47-End
Patreon Happenings
We have even more Austen content for our Patreon community, including Footnotes Episodes, Classes, and Book Club Discussions.
Every Friday throughout this season, we'll release bonus episodes called "Footnotes" exclusively on Patreon. These episodes will enrich our discussions, offering an additional layer of insight into the world of Emma.
Literature Scholars also have access to the following events:
April 23: Special Guest Lecture (recorded) with Austen Scholar Devoney Looser @ 7 pm on Zoom
Professor Devoney Looser joins us to reveal scholarly insights on Emma, Austen’s life and family, and her legacy in this very special lecture. Check out her Substack newsletter and upcoming book for a preview of what’s in store for our patrons.
April 30: Book Club Discussion on all of Emma @ 7 pm EST on Zoom
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We’ll be back on the main feed with the next Emma recap next week! Until then, we declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading. How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!
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