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Dedication to the Prince Regent

When
November-December 1815
Where
London
Part of
First publication of Jane Austen's Emma

Austen dedicated Emma to the Prince Regent following an invitation to visit his residence in November 1815.

The Prince Regent's librarian hinted that Austen should dedicate the forthcoming Emma to the Prince. This resulted in a dedication at the time of publication. A dedication copy was sent to Carlton House in December 1815.

Sources

  1. Jane Austen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Emma (novel) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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