Jane Eyre

Description

An orphaned young woman, Jane, suffers an unhappy childhood. As a result of her trials, she becomes a strong and practical young woman. Her maturity leads to her being offered a position as the Governess at Thornfield Hall. Upon arriving, Jane meets two very different men who challenge her sensibilities: the clergyman St. John Rivers; and the owner of Thornfield Hall, the mysterious and secretive Edward Rochester. The classic Victorian novel Jane Eyre challenges contemporary conventions of love, family, class and desire; and ultimately questions how much of our identity we are willing to give up for those we love.

Charlotte Bronte was born in 1816, and was brought up together with her sisters and brother; Emily, Ann, and Branwell. All three sisters became published novelists under the pseudonyms of Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell. Jane Eyre was first published in 1847. It was a great success and has become a classic of English literature.