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Jane Eyre

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Paperback, 448 pages
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United Kingdom, 13 January 1994

Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt and later attends a charity school with a harsh regime, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. However, 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? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.


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Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt and later attends a charity school with a harsh regime, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. However, 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? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.

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9780140620115
ISBN
0140620117
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18.1 x 11.1 x 1.7 centimeters (0.24 kg)

About the Author

Charlotte Bronte (1816-55), along with her sisters Emily and Anne, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. She is also the author of Shirley, The Professor and Villette.

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Written in 1847, this novel remains a favorite, especially among younger readers and listeners who continue to be entranced by the young Jane and her mysterious Mr. Rochester. The story of an unhappy orphan and her life as a governess at Thornfield is filled with difficulty, including a shocking revelation on her wedding day. The happy ending finally arrives, though, and Jane and Rochester are united forever. Long criticized as being melodramatic and contrived, Jane Eyre has nonetheless become a romantic classic and is often the book that introduces students to serious literature. Bronte's suspense-filled plot adapts well to the audio format. This version, although abridged, omits nothing of importance. Juliet Stevenson, a Royal Shakespeare Company associate, reads with the drama the story demands and makes each character emerge with life and energy. Recommended for general audiences.-- Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo

Gr 5-7-The opening spreads in these retellings introduce main characters through short descriptions accompanied by small portraits. Colored-pencil illustrations scattered throughout the narratives take the place of lengthy descriptions in the original works. Tavner carefully re-creates the original plots and characters as well as the authors' styles. Editor's notes provide background information on the stories and explain the process of retelling a classic, which includes omitting some subplots and details, combining some events, and changing dialogue to allow ease in reading. Short lists of related movies and discussions of themes and style will spark interest in the originals. Clarifying the plot and character interactions, these retellings are good introductions to the novels.-Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.

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By on September 24, 2009
There are certain books in this world that are 'must reads', and while Jane Eyre did not turn my world upside down, I do recommend it as one everyone should have on their bookshelf. The Bronte sisters created surprising characters for the heroines of their books, to me this character development is central to the intrigue of the story. Jane is neither beautiful nor well born but works hard and stays true to her own moral compass. Her happy ending is not one with a prince charming- this is not an impossible fairy tale- but rather a man with faults and vices like any other, who just happens to be the love of her life. I really enjoyed this tale and better still the classics are so very inexpensive these days :-)
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By Kimberley on July 1, 2007
Jane Eyre is a character crafted in a manner unforgettable. The relationship between Jane and the reader is one of great intimacy. Charlotte Bronte was ahead of her time with the advocation for womens rights as Jane laments the restrictions upon her life. The plot is exciting employing aspects of gothic such as the mad wife in the attic Bertha. Full of suspense, passion and fairytale-like qualities.
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By Claire on May 27, 2007
Full of gothic imagery, this is a very dark novel. Although it drags it is full of mystery and evil along with love and good intention. Worth reading, just to understand the story although the language can be very complex. Bronte spends much time describing what seems to be insignificant items, which can become tedious and any suspense is lost. An average novel.
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By Yue on December 22, 2006
Though she writes in the Austin era, Charlotte Brontë's style is unique, more mysterious (and a little darker) and less predictable than many of Jane Austen's works. I enjoyed this book because it portrays a harsh, plain, conservative, hard-working girl (like me) in a setting and a story so unlike what I live in. Because I identify with Jane on so many levels, her world becomes a sort of fantasy world to me when I read it. I am always disappointed when I reach the end. I don't think I need to explain much more about why I like it. I think it is a very well-written book. If you think you will like it, you probably will.
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