Jane Eyre
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(The Guardian)
A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction
(The Guardian)
A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a woman's quest for freedom. This updated edition features a new introduction discussing the novel's political and magical dimensions.
Having grown up an orphan in the home of her cruel aunt and at a harsh charity school, Jane Eyre becomes an independent and spirited survivor-qualities that serve her well as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him whatever the consequences or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving her beloved?
Baker & Taylor
Growing up in the home of a cruel aunt and a harsh charity school, Jane Eyre, an orphaned young woman, accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall and soon finds herself in love with her employer, the enigmatic Rochester. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.
Blackwell North Amer
Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, where she endures loneliness and cruelty, and at a charity school with a harsh regime. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she takes a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving the man she loves? Jane Eyre (1847) shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.
In her introduction, Stevie Davies discusses the novel's language and its literary influences. This edition also includes a chronology, further reading, an appendix and notes.
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Add a SummaryA poor orphan cared for by an abusive Aunt grows up to be a governess at Thornfield Hall, an estate owned by the wealthy Edward Rochester. There she falls in love with Edward only to discover that he is already married to a madwoman.
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Add a Quote"I know what it is to live entirely for and with what I love best on earth. I hold myself supremely blest--blest beyond what language can express; because I am my husband's life as fully as he is mine. No woman was ever nearer to her mate than I am: ever more absolutely bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh. I know no weariness of my Edward's society: he knows none of mine, any more than we each do the pulsation of the heart that beats in our separate bosoms; consequently, we are ever together. To be together is for us to be at once as free as in solitude, as gay as in company. We talk, I believe, all day long: to talk to each other is but a more animated and an audible thinking. All my confidence is bestowed on him, all his confidence is devoted to me; we are precisely suited in chatacter--perfect concord is the result."
Charlotte Bronte on morals: "I care for myself....Laws and principles are not for the times when there is no temptation: they are for such moments as this, when body and soul rise in mutiny against their rigour; stringent are they; inviolate they shall be."
Charlotte Bronte on experience: "I don't think, sir, you have a right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have- your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience."
Charlotte Bronte on feminism: "Women are suppose to be very calm generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their efforts as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a stagnation, precisely as men would suffer; and it is narrow-minded in their more privileged fellow creatures to say that they ought to confine themselves to making pudding and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn them, or laugh at them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex."
Charlotte Bronte on hate: "It is not violence that best overcomes hate- nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury....Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you."
"Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last."
"Remorse is the poison of life."
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Add a CommentI’m not normally a huge fan of the "classics" but I decided to read this one after it was recommended by a coworker. A gothic romance chock full of dark secrets, eerie settings, and a strong and sympathetic female protagonist, this was a real page-turner (aside from a particular section of the book which was slow at best). But don’t give up. The ending was totally worth it!
Well, I will be the first to admit that I am not usually a fan of the "classics." However, after much cajoling from a friend of mine, I finally decided to give it a read. Much, much to my surprise, I loved it! This is a romance for people like me, who think themselves too cynical to like romance stories. Dark and brooding, it's unbelievable that it was published in the 1800s.
It was great to hear on NPR today that an updated biography of the Bronte family by Juliet Barker has come out. Sounds even better than the previous edition. I loved reading Jane Eyre and may have to take on the new biography; Jane is a powerful character as is Mr. Rochester. Their romance is compelling, mysterious, and it amazed me how both were so well portrayed throughout. This is not to say that I fell in love with either of them; they were perverse in ways I found annoying, but the characters were convincingly just that--seemingly real characters.
This book is fantastic, it' s one of my absolute favorite classics. Jane is a very relateable heroine and Mr. Rochester is made of awesome :) I love the setting, all the characthers and just arrrg I love the whole book. Especially the ending....;)
this was a beautiful book. the story was endearing to your heart and to your soul
One of the early proponents of feminism, Ms. Bronte's themes shook up the establishment when this book was first published over a century ago. The story of how this book was brought to the public eye is interesting in itself (read the book jacket and the introduction for the details). Don't let the "Classic" label fool you. This book is easy to read and is very thought provoking. I did have my dictionary near my side occasionally, though.
This novel kept me on the edge of my seat! It is wordy, but there is actually a lot of action that goes on. What a deep plot! Loved every bit of it!
I adore this book. It is beautifully written and features a female lead with an amazing strength of character.
I mentioned this title in the ongoing review series "Literary Counterparts": http://www.stevenarntson.com/2012/04/literary-counterparts-bronte-and.html
One of the best books that I have read. Very intriguing.