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Jane Eyre (originally published as Jane Eyre: An Autobiography) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë, published under the pen name "Currer Bell", on 16 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 narrative, where actions and events are coloured by a psychological intensity. Charlotte Brontë has been called the "first historian of the private consciousness", and the literary ancestor of writers like Proust and Joyce. The book contains elements of social criticism with a strong sense of Christian morality at its core, and it is considered by many to be ahead of its time because of Jane's individualistic character and how the novel approaches the topics of class, sexuality, religion, and feminism. It, along with Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, is one of the most famous romance novels of all time. My Website: LYFREEDOM.COM

The book is the story of a young man, William Crimsworth, and is a first-person narrative from his perspective. It describes his maturation, his loves and his eventual career as a professor at an all-girls school.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. Written amidst great personal tragedy in Charlotte Bronte’s life, her second novel after Jane Eyre looks toward a complicated, but brighter future. Set in a rapidly industrializing England in a time of social and economic unrest, Shirley bridges two very different worlds. Caroline Helstone, reeling from the loss of her father, abandoned by her mother, has been doomed to a life of poverty. To make matters worse, the only man she has feelings for, Robert Moore, must marry into wealth or risk losing his family mill. Robert proposes to Shirley, a woman set free by her inheritance and newly-found wealth and independence. The path towards matrimony winds as people seek happiness and enlightenment on the dawn of an exciting—and anxious—tomorrow. Part compelling romance, part searing social commentary, Shirley, following the tremendous success of Jane Eyre, is a revolutionary novel.

From the author of Jane Eyre, a strikingly modern story of a young woman starting over—with an introduction by Weike Wang, PEN/Hemingway Award–winning author of Chemistry “Villette! Villette! Have you read it?” exclaimed George Eliot when Charlotte Brontë’s final novel appeared in 1853. “It is a still more wonderful book than Jane Eyre. There is something almost preternatural in its power.” Arguably Charlotte Brontë’s most refined and deeply felt work—Virginia Woolf called it Brontë’s “finest novel”—Villette draws on its author’s own experiences as a governess, and her profound loneliness following the deaths of her three siblings. It tells the story of parentless, friendless Lucy Snowe, who flees from an unhappy past in England to begin a new life as a teacher at a boarding school in the small French town of Villette. Soon Lucy’s struggle for independence is challenged by both her friendship with a worldly English doctor and her feelings for an autocratic schoolmaster. Brontë’s strikingly modern heroine must decide if there is any man in her society with whom she can live and still be free. The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance. AMERICAN INDIAN STORIES • THE AWAKENING • THE CUSTOM OF THE COUNTRY • THE HEADS OF CERBERUS • LADY AUDLEY’S SECRET • LOVE, ANGER, MADNESS • PASSING • THE TRANSFORMATION OF PHILIP JETTAN • VILLETTE • THERE IS CONFUSION • THE SELECTED POEMS OF EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY

Shirley is an 1849 social novel by the English novelist Charlotte Brontë. It was Brontë's second published novel after Jane Eyre (originally published under Brontë's pseudonym Currer Bell). The novel is set in Yorkshire in the period 1811-12, during the industrial depression resulting from the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. The novel is set against a backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in the Yorkshire textile industry.The novel's popularity led to Shirley's becoming a woman's name. The title character was given the name that her father had intended to give a son. Before the publication of the novel, Shirley was an uncommon - but distinctly male - name and would have been an unusual name for a woman.

"The Professor, A Tale. was the first novel by Charlotte Brontë. It was written before Jane Eyre, but was rejected by many publishing houses. It was eventually published, posthumously, in 1857, with the approval of Charlotte Brontë's widower, Arthur Bell Nicholls, who took on the task of reviewing and editing the text.About Author: Charlotte Bronte (21 April 1816 - 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels became classics of English literature."

Initially published under the pseudonym Currer Bell in 1847, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyreerupted onto the English literary scene, immediately winning the devotion of many of the world's most renowned writers, including William Makepeace Thackeray, who declared it a work "of great genius." Widely regarded as a revolutionary novel, Brontë's masterpiece introduced the world to a radical new type of heroine, one whose defiant virtue and moral courage departed sharply from the more acquiescent and malleable female characters of the day. Passionate, dramatic, and surprisingly modern, Jane Eyre endures as one of the world's most beloved novels.

​In Part 1 of Charlotte Brontë's The Professor, William Crimsworth, after rejecting his uncles' proposal to join the clergy, seeks employment with his estranged brother Edward, a mill owner. Edward's jealousy and mistreatment compel William to accept assistance from Mr. Hunsden, leading him to a teaching position at a boys' school in Brussels under Monsieur Pelet. There, William is also offered a role at the neighboring girls' school managed by Mademoiselle Reuter, who initially captivates him until he discovers her deceptive engagement to Pelet.

Villette /viːˈlɛt/ is an 1853 novel written by English author Charlotte Brontë. After an unspecified family disaster, the protagonist Lucy Snowe travels from her native England to the fictional French-speaking city of Villette to teach at a girls' school, where she is drawn into adventure and romance.Villette was Charlotte Brontë's third and last novel; it was preceded by The Professor (her posthumously published first novel, of which Villette is a reworking), Jane Eyre, and Shirley.

Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a womans quest for freedom. 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?

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Shirley’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of The Brontes’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Brontes includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Shirley’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Brontes’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

* This version of Jane Eyre includes an autobiography of the author Charlotte Bronte at the end of the book *This includes her life before and after the release of the book Jane Eyre (originally published as Jane Eyre: An Autobiography) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë, published under the pen name "Currer Bell", on 16 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 follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr. Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall

"Shirley, A Tale is a social novel by the English novelist Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1849. It was Brontë's second published novel after Jane Eyre (originally published under Brontë's pseudonym Currer Bell). The novel is set in Yorkshire in 1811-12, during the industrial depression resulting from the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Luddite uprisings in the Yorkshire textile industry.The novel's popularity led to Shirley's becoming a woman's name. The title character was given the name that her father had intended to give a son. Before the publication of the novel Shirley was an uncommon but distinctly male name.[1] Today it is regarded as a distinctly female name."

Jane Eyre (originally published as Jane Eyre: An Autobiography) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë, published under the pen name "Currer Bell", on 16 October 1847, by Smith, Elder & Co. of London. The first American edition was published the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York.[1] Jane Eyre follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr. Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall

Jane Eyre grows up as an orphan under the cruel care of her aunt, Mrs. Reed, at Gateshead. She suffers mistreatment from her cousins and is eventually sent to Lowood School, a harsh institution for girls. Despite the hardships, she forms a close friendship with Helen Burns and finds guidance under Miss Temple. Over time, she excels academically and later becomes a teacher at Lowood. Yearning for independence, Jane applies for a governess position and is hired at Thornfield Hall. Upon arrival, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious and imposing Mr. Rochester. As she settles into her new role, she starts experiencing strange and unsettling occurrences in the house. Jane's quiet life is disrupted by the growing tension between her and Rochester, setting the stage for deeper emotional conflicts.

While living with the Rivers family, Jane discovers she has inherited a fortune from a distant relative. She generously shares her wealth with her newfound family, embracing her independence. St. John Rivers, a devoted clergyman, proposes marriage and urges Jane to join him on a missionary journey, but she declines, feeling no love for him. One night, she hears Rochester’s voice calling to her in a mysterious, supernatural moment. Unable to ignore her feelings, she returns to Thornfield, only to find it in ruins. She learns that Bertha set fire to the house before perishing, and Rochester was left blind and crippled while trying to save her. Moved by love and compassion, Jane reunites with Rochester, and they marry. Their love endures through hardships, and in time, Rochester partially regains his sight. Jane finds fulfillment in her chosen path, embracing love, independence, and happiness.

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Charlotte Bronte tells an amazing story about a woman who faces issues of respect in an era when women were not permitted to stand up to society. Eventually Jane finds an employer that supports her but the shadowy and ominous Mr. Rochester, hides a dreadful secret that threatens Jane's happiness.This timeless novel highlights the abuse and neglect that the orphaned Jane Eyre faced while growing up. This story opens with Jane Eyre being shipped off to be cared for by her uncle Mr. Reed who lived at the Gateshead Hall. Her uncle was always kind to her but his wife, Sarah Reed was anything but. Sarah's son John and Sarah's two daughters also contributed to Jane's torment. Jane was excluded from all family activities and found solace only in her books and dolls. One day John knocked her down and she tried to defend herself. This earned her a traumatic lock up in the room where her uncle died. At one point, she thought that she could see his ghost and this so terrified the poor child that an apothecary had to be called in. The kind man advised Sarah Reed to send Jane off to boarding school and she was subsequently sent to Lowood. Seen through Jane's eyes, Lowood was only marginally better than Gateshead but at least she had friends there. The book will take you way back to the days of bumpy carriage rides and class discrimination. It is also a glimpse into some historical aspects of England centuries ago and the antiquated notions that were held at the time.

"You think I have no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness; but I cannot!"Orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre has never known love. In the bleak landscape of 19th-century England she struggles to find her purpose - and somewhere to belong. After years at boarding school, her path leads her to the mysterious Thornfield Hall, where she takes a position as a governess. There, she meets the dark and enigmatic Mr. Rochester, and what begins as a curious acquaintanceship soon blossoms into a love charged with passion and peril. But Thornfield and its brooding master hide deep secrets that will divide her loyalty and place Jane in an impossible position. Will she surrender, or will she be true to herself, no matter the cost?This version of Jane Eyre has been adapted to a 6th-grade reading level, to provide a more accessible entry into classic literature without removing large passages of the story. Great pains have been taken to retain as much of the original work as possible, while still reducing the reading difficulty. Examples of the changes made include:Simplification of sentence structureUpdating or providing context for obsolete wordsTranslation of foreign-language passagesReplacing advanced vocabulary with simpler wordsThis edition also contains hand-drawn pen-and-ink illustrations.Readers who may benefit from this version of the novel include:Young readersStudents with learning disabilitiesEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Learners (ELL) readersAdult literacy learnersEducatorsCasual readers

This novel published in 1847 tells the story of Jane Eyre, including her growth to adulthood and her love for her employer Edward Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall, who is harboring a terrible secret. About Grace's Giant Print Books (gracesgiantprintbooks.com) Our books are especially designed for low vision readers who may not be able to operate an e-reading device, or just love the feeling of a book in their hands. The 30 point font (featured on each back cover) is easy to read, and the books are larger than the industry standard, making them more manageable for arthritic hands and fingers. For the full catalogue, visit www.gracesgiantprintbooks.com.

This novel published in 1847 tells the story of Jane Eyre, including her growth to adulthood and her love for her employer Edward Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall, who is harboring a terrible secret. About Grace's Giant Print Books Our books are especially designed for low vision readers who may not be able to operate an e-reading device, or just love the feeling of a book in their hands. The 30 point font (featured on each back cover) is easy to read, and the books are larger than the industry standard, making them more manageable for arthritic hands and fingers.

"You think I have no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness, but I cannot!"Orphaned and mistreated, Jane Eyre has never known love. In the bleak landscape of 19th-century England she struggles to find her purpose - and somewhere to belong. After years at boarding school, her path leads her to the mysterious Thornfield Hall, where she takes a position as a governess. There, she meets the dark and enigmatic Mr. Rochester, and what begins as a curious acquaintanceship soon blossoms into a love charged with passion and peril. But Thornfield and its brooding master hide deep secrets that will divide her loyalty and place Jane in an impossible position. Will she surrender, or will she be true to herself, no matter the cost?This version of Jane Eyre has been adapted to a 4th-grade reading level and abridged so that it is about 40% shorter than the original text, without removing a single scene.