Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, published by Oxford University Press in 2019, is a classic work of fiction that spans 512 pages. This edition presents the enduring story of Jane Eyre, who faces numerous hardships throughout her childhood, including a severe aunt and an abusive cousin, as well as her experiences at the austere Lowood charity school. At eighteen, Jane seeks independence as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where her life becomes intertwined with that of her enigmatic employer, Mr. Rochester, amidst mysterious occurrences that challenge her sense of happiness and integrity.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of themes such as coming of age, the constraints placed upon women, and the complexities of family life and relationships. The narrative captures Jane’s struggle for dignity and freedom, emphasizing her resilience in the face of adversity. In this edition, Juliette Atkinson delves into the power of narrative voice and the striking physicality of the novel, enriching the reader’s understanding of Brontë’s work. This edition is presented in English and offers a fresh perspective on a story that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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“Gentle reader, may you never feel what I then felt ”
Throughout the hardships of her childhood – spent with a severe aunt and abusive cousin, and later at the austere Lowood charity school – Jane Eyre clings to a sense of self-worth, despite of her treatment from those close to her. At the age of eighteen, sick of her narrow existence, she seeks work as a governess. The monotony of Jane’s new life at Thornfield Hall is broken up by the arrival of her peculiar and changeful employer, Mr Rochester. Routine at the mansion is further disrupted by mysterious incidents that draw the pair closer together but which, once explained, threaten Jane’s happiness and integrity.
A flagship of Victorian fiction, Jane Eyre draws the reader in by the vigour of Jane’s voice and the novel’s forceful depiction of childhood injustice, of the restraints placed upon women, and the complexities of both faith and passion. The emotional charge of Jane’s story is as strong today as it was more than 150 years ago, as she seeks dignity and freedom on her own terms.
In this new edition, Juliette Atkinson explores the power of narrative voice and looks at the striking physicality of the novel, which is both shocking and romantic.
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