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Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)
Charlotte Brontė

Penguin Classics, 2006 - 624 pages

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A new edition of one of Penguin?s top ten Classics?the novel that has been ?teaching true strength of character for generations?
(The Guardian)

A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a woman?s quest for freedom. This updated edition features a new introduction discussing the novel?s political and magical dimensions.

Having grown up an orphan in the home of her cruel aunt and at a harsh charity school, Jane Eyre becomes an independent and spirited survivor?qualities that serve her well as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him whatever the consequences or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving her beloved?


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One of the Greatest Books in all of English Literature!!

Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books! It is not at all like other great novels -- it is great in it's own way. I was introduced to Jane Eyre by my best friend. I had read the adapted version first, and then my best friend gave me the unadapted Jane Eyre for a birthday present.

The book is about Jane Eyre, and the story is told "by her". Jane is orphaned, and her father's brother (Uncle Reed) takes her into his house, "Gateshead". Jane's uncle dies, and her mean and cruel Aunt Reed keeps Jane only because of a promise Aunt Reed had made to her husband while he was on his deathbed. Aunt Reed treats Jane lower than a servant. Jane's aunt eventually sends her to Lowood Institution, a charity school for girls. At the school, Mr. Brocklehurst, a so-called "good Christian clergyman", skimps on food and clothing, and lots of girls fall sick with Typhus because of it. Jane's best friend, Helen Burns, gets Consumption and dies from the loathsome disease.

Jane is at Lowood Institution for eight years -- two of which are spent as a teacher. Jane soon leaves the school and goes to be a governess at "Thornfield Hall" to Adele Varens, a little French girl. Adele is sweet-tempered and is a bit spoiled. Jane meets the master of the house, Mr. Edward Rochester, but she can't figue out why he is so cold and distant. After being there for a bit, Jane realizes that she is falling in love with him. Jane tells herself that it is absurd, her a mere governess and him so rich and fine a man. Lady Ingram, a rich high-society girl who speaks French fluently and has grace and manners, plus great beauty, seems to be Mr. Rochester's true love.

But there is a mystery in "Thornfield Hall" -- sometimes there is an unearthly laugh that rings through the mansion -- a demonic laugh. It belongs to a lunatic, a person that acts like an animal, and her name is Bertha Mason. Jane believes it comes from a strange servant, Grace Poole. One night, Mr. Rochester's curtains are set aflame in the middle of the night, and when Mr. Richard Mason comes to visit, he is bit and stabbed in the night.

Mr. Rochester tells Jane of his love for her, and Jane accepts him after finding out that he flirted with Lady Ingram only to make her jealous. Just when Jane is standing at the altar, ready to pledge her life to Mr. Rochester, Jane finds out that he is married, his wife is the one to whom the demonic laugh belongs. Jane is faced with the hardest decision that she will ever have to make -- stay and be Mr. Rochester's mistress, or leave "Thornfield Hall". Jane leaves.

Jane finds herself in a place she doesn't know, nearly starving to death.
She stumbles across a nice house, and the kind people take her in. Mr. St. John Rivers and his sisters, Diana and Mary, and a housekeeper named Hannah reside at "Moor House". Jane then goes to teach at a nearby school, where she learns that she and St. John and his sisters are cousins! Jane, though happy with her cousins, misses Mr. Rochester immensly. One night......
(Read the book and you will find out what happens! :-)

Jane Eyre is a wondeful story -- filled with romance, mystery, friendship, kindness and love. The author, Charlotte Bronte, wrote it in five months. Charlotte Bronte once said to a critic, "To you I am neither man nor woman. I come before you as an author only. It is the sole standard by which you have a right to judge me -- the sole ground on which I accept your judgement."
If you have not read this book yet, I encourage you to do so. I hope that my review has been helpful to you. - P. Charles




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It's a classic for a reason

I'm amused to have been asked to review this by Amazon.com. The book is a classic, and a rip-roaring good read. This version also has a good introduction and helpful endnotes. And I like the cover.


Great book!

Recieved this book along with another book and 2 cds. Shipped really fast..Excellent book..a classic for all ages.


True Romance

I had to read this for a class and expected to have to force myself through it. Surprise! It was really enjoyable and I breezed through the finish weeks before my classmates. I don't know much about contemporary romance novels but having read a couple Austen novels for previous classes, I can say I prefer Bronte and look forward to trying some of the other novels from the Bronte sisters. I like the 'ugly ducklings in love' storyline between Jane and Rochester and it kept me intrigued but I was even more pleased with Bronte's accessible prose. Recommended.


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