The clever, rich and beautiful Emma Woodhouse creates misunderstandings and chaos as she tries to find a suitor for Harriet Smith. She is blind to the dangers of meddling in other people's lives. Emma begins to realize it isn't the life of others she should try to transform ... "Emma" by Jane Austen is often copied, but never bettered: This novel, first published in December 1815, has been adapted for several films and stage plays.