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A new edition of one of Penguin's top ten Classicsthe novel that has been "teaching true strength of character for generations" (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 survivorqualities 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?
Review:
'I go back to [Jane Eyre] so often and it was one of the first books that made me think, [This is me, in some deep way.\' (Suzanne Vega) '
Synopsis:
Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead and subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield Hall, falls in love with Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for a richer life than that traditionally allowed women in Victorian society.
Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Michael Mason
About the Author
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Charlotte Bront (1816 &1855), one of four surviving children of a clergyman, worked as a governess and teacher and wrote four novels.
Stevie Davies is a novelist, critic, and historian. She is director of creative writing at the University of Wales at Swansea.'
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