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