Jane Eyre
A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a woman’s quest for freedom. Even though it was Charlotte Brontë’s first published novel, readers immediately recognized it as a work of genius. Passionate, dramatic, and surprisingly modern, Jane Eyre endures as one of the world’s most beloved novels.
Orphaned and living with her cruel aunt (and later at a harsh charity school), Jane becomes a indomitable survivor. This trait serves Jane well when she takes her first position as governess at Thornfield Hall.
While working for the mercurial Mr. Rochester, Jane finally finds “a measure of happiness” in her life. But will it last? As mysteries surface and figures from the past reappear, will happiness be snatched away from Jane once more? Or will she be able to overcome these things, however monumental they might be?
