| Author |
Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855 |
| Illustrator |
Townsend, F. H. (Frederick Henry), 1868-1920 |
| Title |
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| Summary |
"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written in the early 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story centers around Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl who faces hardship and oppression while growing up in the unkind household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. The narrative unfolds her struggles against social class constraints and personal adversities as she searches for love, belonging, and independence. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jane Eyre's bleak existence at Gateshead Hall, where she lives with her aunt and cousins. As a child, Jane is mistreated by her relatives, particularly her cousin John Reed, who bullies her relentlessly. Following a confrontation with John, Jane is punished by being locked in the "red-room," a place associated with fear and isolation, which deepens her feelings of alienation and resentment. This initial section sets the tone for Jane's journey as it highlights her passionate spirit and desire for justice, laying the groundwork for her development and the challenges she will face in her quest for a place where she truly belongs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Governesses -- Fiction
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Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
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Mentally ill women -- Fiction
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Charity-schools -- Fiction
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Married people -- Fiction
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Country homes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1260 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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