Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847)

Name: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre is a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1847. It tells the story of Jane, an orphaned girl who is sent to live with her aunt and cousins at Gateshead Hall. Jane is treated cruelly by her aunt and cousins, and she eventually runs away to Lowood School, a charity school for girls. At Lowood, Jane meets Helen Burns, a kind and gentle girl who becomes her best friend. Jane also meets Mr. Brocklehurst, the school's cruel headmaster. Despite the harsh conditions at Lowood, Jane is able to find solace in her studies and her friendship with Helen. After eight years at Lowood, Jane takes a job as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets the mysterious Mr. Rochester, the master of the house. Jane and Rochester soon fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by a dark secret that Rochester is hiding. When Jane discovers the truth, she is forced to make a difficult decision. Will she stay with Rochester and accept his past, or will she leave him and start a new life on her own? Jane Eyre is a timeless story of love, loss, and redemption.

By Charlotte Brontë · First published 1847 · Genre: Romance, Gothic Fiction, Realism · 38 chapters · 186,811 words

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There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. We had been wandering, indeed, in the leafless shrubbery an hour in the morning; but since dinner (Mrs. Reed, when there was no company, dined early) the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so sombre, and a rain so penetrating, that further outdoor exercise was now out of the question.

I was glad of it: I never liked long walks, especially on chilly afternoons: dreadful to me was the coming home in the raw twilight, with nipped fingers and toes, and a heart saddened by the chidings of Bessie, the nurse, and humbled by the consciousness of my physical inferiority to Eliza, John, and Georgiana Reed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Gothic Fiction, Realism, Feminism
Length: 186,811 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 4,352 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Romance — The novel follows the love story between Jane and Rochester, and is considered a classic of the genre.
Gothic Fiction — The novel contains many elements of the Gothic genre, such as a mysterious setting, supernatural events, and a brooding atmosphere.
Realism — The novel is considered a classic of realism, as it portrays the everyday life of the characters in a realistic manner.
Feminism — The novel is seen as a feminist work, as it explores the themes of gender roles and the oppression of women in society.