Jane Eyre (Penguin Illustrated Classics)

by Charlotte Brontë (Author), Dame Darcy (Illustrator)

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Illustrated
2006
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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. With a heroine full of yearning, the dangerous secrets she encounters, and the choices she finally makes, Charlotte Bronte's innovative and enduring romantic novel continues to engage and provoke readers.

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. With a heroine full of yearning, the dangerous secrets she encounters, and the choices she finally makes, Charlotte Bronte's innovative and enduring romantic novel continues to engage and provoke readers.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 576
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 30 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 0142005142
ISBN 13: 9780142005149

Media Reviews

I think she's exquisite... I wish I knew her in high school - Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth Darcy's comics are aesthetic manifestos... Darcy is a star. Mark my words... Meatcake will prevail - New York Times.

Author Bio

Dame Darcy has been called one of the most beguiling artists on the comics scene and has spent more than ten years casting spells over readers with her unique and alluring neo-victorian illustration style. Creator of the original comic series Meat Cake, her work has been reviewed by The New York Times, the Comics Journal, Jane, Spin, and Paper magazines, and has appeared in BUST, Jelouse, and L. A. Weekly among others. She lives in Los Angeles, California.