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Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

By Charlotte Brontë

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A mistreated orphan battles unkind relatives, scary rooms, and unfair expectations as she grows, seeking love and a sense of belonging.

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1998-03-01
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Summary

"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a story set in the Victorian era, focusing on Jane Eyre, a young orphan enduring a difficult childhood under the care of her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed. The story follows Jane's journey as she works to overcome social barriers and personal challenges in her search for love and a sense of self. The beginning shows a look at Jane's sad life at Gateshead Hall, dealing with mistreatment from her relatives, particularly her mean cousin, John Reed. After a fight with John, Jane is locked in the scary "red-room," making her feel even more alone and angry. This part of the story shows how determined Jane is to find fairness and sets the stage for her future growth and her struggle to find where she really belongs.

About the Author

Charlotte Nicholls, commonly known as Charlotte Brontë, was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels became classics of English literature. She is best known for her novel Jane Eyre, which she published under the male pseudonym Currer Bell. Jane Eyre went on to become a success in publication, and is widely held in high regard in the gothic fiction genre of literature.

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