Showing results for title "Jane Eyre", by author "Charlotte Bronte" in Literary History & Criticism

Jane Eyre is a compelling blend of gothic romance and self-discovery. Follow Jane’s journey through hardship, love, and moral dilemmas in Charlotte Brontë’s timeless novel. This book explores themes of independence, gender, and class struggles, making it a must-read for lovers of classic literature and strong heroines.

Discover the captivating life of Jane Eyre, an exceptional orphan girl maltreated by her cruel aunt and her children. Banished to Lowood, a girls’ boarding school, Jane endures six long years of study, only to become a teacher in the same institution for two more years. At 19, Jane embarks on a quest for a fresh start and crosses paths with Mrs. Fairfax, who offers her a governess position at Thornfield Hall. Here, she encounters Mr. Rochester, the enigmatic master of Thornfield, and falls passionately in love. As their relationship thrives, a proposal from Mr. Rochester ensues. But a ...

Jane Eyre is a novel by the English writer Charlotte Brontë. It was published under her pen name "Currer Bell" on 19 October 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. of London. The first American edition was published the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York.Jane Eyre is a Bildungsroman which follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall.The novel revolutionised prose fiction by being the first to focus on its protagonist's moral and spiritual development through an intimate first-person ...

Jane Eyre is not your typical romance. It is a story of a woman who struggles with a world in which she doesn't quite fit. Once finished with her schooling, and with no family that really cares of her she strikes out on her own as a governess. Jane Eyre searches for love, someone to care for her, and someone to care for, and finds it in unexpected places.View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.orgAll Librivox recordings are in the public domain