Bronte, Charlotte
Jane Eyre (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198804970
- author:
- Bronte, Charlotte
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Jane Eyre's life is marked by hardship and struggle, from her difficult childhood with a severe aunt and abusive cousin, to her time at the austere Lowood charity school. Despite these challenges, she clings to a sense of self-worth and, at the age of eighteen, seeks work as a governess. Her new life at Thornfield Hall is disrupted by the arrival of her enigmatic employer, Mr Rochester, and the mysterious incidents that follow. As Jane navigates her new life, she must confront the complexities of her own desires and the restraints placed upon women during this period. The novel's powerful depiction of childhood injustice and the emotional charge of Jane's story remain strong today, as she seeks dignity and freedom on her own terms. In this new edition, Juliette Atkinson explores the significance of narrative voice and the physicality of the novel, shedding new light on the enduring themes of Jane Eyre.