by Charlotte Bronte (Author), Charlotte Bronte (Author)
Jane Eyre (1847) has enjoyed huge popularity since first publication, and its success owes much to its exceptional emotional power. Jane Eyre, a penniless orphan, is engaged as governess at Thornfield Hall by the mysterious Mr Rochester. Her integrity and independence are tested to the limit as their love for each other grows, and the secrets of Mr Rochester's past are revealed.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 284
Edition: 1
Publisher: Everyman
Published: 26 Sep 1991
ISBN 10: 1857150104
ISBN 13: 9781857150100
Book Overview: A stirring romance realized in all its heartrending beauty and mythic power. In addition to its intense romanticism, Jane Eyre features a satisfying assortment of wicked relatives, terrifying mayhem, extrasensory messages and astonishing coincidences, enough to have kept readers thoroughly entertained for 160 years!
Prizes: Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003 and The BBC Big Read Top 21 2003. Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.