"Emma" is a classic novel by the famous English writer Jane Austen. The main character, young and stubborn Emma Woodhouse, considers herself a skilled matchmaker who knows how to make successful marriages for others, but at the same time remains hostile to the idea of her own marriage. Her efforts to play the "divine regulator of family knots" in her environment lead to a number of curious and problematic situations. The full range of Jane Austen's talent is revealed in sharp dialogues, sophisticated humor and faithful reproduction of social standards and moral values of the Middle Ages. This novel is not only a story about love and weddings, but also a keen observation of human quarrels and gossip, interpersonal relations and the color of life in a rural English community. "Emma" is a work that remains relevant throughout the centuries, reminding us of the unique style and deep intelligence of the writer who was able to penetrate the soul of a person and reveal his true feelings.