Emma, by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, is a comic novel about the perils of misconstrued romance. The author explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively 'comedy of manners' among her characters.
Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like."[1] 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.
Emma Watson is taking the next step in her fairy-tale career.
The actress is taking on another role based on a story for young people as the lead in a new film version of "Cinderella," Perez Hilton reports.
Lest anyone think Watson's all sugar and spice, the consummate good girl in the "Harry Potter" movies is teaming up with an extremely naughty boy for the project - though sometimes it's hard to tell whether he's a boy or a girl.
Watson will be working with Goth shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, British paper The Sun first reported on Tuesday.
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