Jane Eyre, the plain yet spirited governess, introduced a new kind of heroine to literature: one whose virtuous integrity, sharp intellect, and tireless perseverance broke through class barriers to win equal stature with the man she loved.
Orphaned and subject to a cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. How she takes up the post of governess at Thornfield Hall, meets and loves Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage are elements in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman’s passionate search for a wider and richer life than that traditionally accorded to her sex in Victorian society.
Hailed by William Makepeace Thackeray as “the masterwork of a great genius,” this impassioned love story is still regarded, over a century after it first appeared, as one of the finest novels in literature.
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"I cried twice over the last weeks, both because of this book. It's so easy to get caught up in the romantic 'will she won't she' of this book, but when you see how strong and determined Jane is it takes on a different meaning. She completely sticks to what she wants and believes in, instead of doing things to please people all the time - a lesson I could definitely learn from!"
— Special (5 out of 5 stars)
“What a joy to hear a favorite classic performed with excellence! Wanda McCaddon’s skill as a storyteller has the listener soon believing Jane Eyre is speaking directly to him or her…A timeless work flawlessly presented. Winner of the Audiofile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile“Narrator McCaddon pulls listeners deep into Brontë’s most widely read work, producing a rewarding experience for lovers of the book and, even more critically, introducing newcomers to why the novel is so deeply admired.”
— Library Journal (audio review)“The masterwork of a great genius.”
— William Makepeace Thackeray, British novelist“One of my very favorites of all time is Jane Eyre. It simply has it all—a marvelous, compelling story told brilliantly.”
— Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Jane Eyre was the book that made me want to write.”
— Sue Monk Kidd, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Jane Eyre is full of drama: fires, storms, attempted murder, and a mad wife. ”
— Chris Kellett, 500 Great Books by Women" Read it as it was free as an e-book and hadn't read it as a child. I really enjoyed the descriptive pictures and moods, good characters and interesting story line. "
— Diana, 2/13/2014" Really amusing at first but it got duller and duller and to be honest by the time she got to Moor House I couldn't take it anymore. Sorry. "
— Joey, 2/10/2014" Not a "read-in-a-day" book and not something written for casual skimmers. Keep reading through the dry parts and you will feel like you are with the characters as much as they are with you. The ending was so amazing it brought me to tears. Must read on a road trip. "
— Samantha, 1/18/2014" It's a classic? What more is there to say??? "
— Theresa, 1/14/2014" I loved the complexity of the story. I initially had trouble getting into it, but once I adjusted to the language, it was hard to put down. "
— Sasha, 1/13/2014" Love this book and just wanted to read it again! "
— Carlyn, 1/9/2014" Brilliant. A book that takes a little analyzing to get all you can out of it. A good read with tears, humor, and a fascinating story. "
— JJ, 12/25/2013" Charlotte Bronte has a different writing style than her sisters. So if you like british literature. its worth a try! Not an extraordinary story but she has written it in a good way. "
— Roohani, 12/15/2013" Very lovely book. I confess to a wild imagination at some points and therefore was disappointed when the truth came out. Absolutely worth the read if you haven't picked up this classic yet. "
— Kaniac, 12/12/2013" One of my all-time favorites!! "
— Misty, 12/7/2013" Amazing book! I love the mysterious plot and the brilliant characters. One of my favourite books. The plot is suspenseful with mystery but also a not so stereotypical love story. More than worth a read. "
— Rachel, 11/28/2013Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) grew up in the isolated parsonage at Haworth, Yorkshire, where her father was curate. She and her sisters Emily and Anne thrived in fantasy worlds that drew on their voracious reading of Shakespeare, romantic, and gothic fiction. Charlotte was employed as a teacher and a governess before she began writing with her sisters. The Professor, her first novel, was rejected for publication until 1857, although Jane Eyre, published in 1847 under a pseudonym, achieved great success.
Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.