Explore the enduring tale of love, loss, and resilience in Charlotte Brontë's timeless masterpiece, Jane Eyre.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this stunning clothbound edition with gold foiled edges and a ribbon marker is a perfect gift for any book lover. Jane Eyre transcends class, society, love and religion through the eyes of one of literature's most unique and unforgettable heroines.
Though plain in appearance, the orphaned Jane possesses an indomitable spirit, sharp wit and great courage. Despite a harsh upbringing, cruel guardians and rigid social order, Jane finds her true self when she takes a governess position at Thornfield Hall. There, her relationship with the enigmatic Mr Rochester sets the stage for one of the most iconic romances in literary history.
This pocket-sized edition of Brontë's revolutionary novel features an insightful afterword by Sam Gilpin, making it a must-have for fans of the gothic romance genre.
Charlotte Brontë was born in Yorkshire in 1816. She was the third of six children, two years older than Emily, and four years older than Anne. After schooling she worked as a governess, and then taught in Brussels. In 1846 she returned to England and published poems by her and her younger sisters, under the pseudonyms, Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell. In 1847 she completed Jane Eyre, which was published to considerable acclaim. Both her younger sisters also wrote novels. Emily wrote Wuthering Heights, and Anne penned Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Charlotte married in 1854 and died in 1855.