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    Jane Eyre
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    Jane Eyre

    By Charlotte Bronte

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    Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is one of the most loved English Classics of all time. Mystery, hardship - and love. Jane comes from nothing but she desires everything life can offer her. And when she finds work as a governess in a mysterious mansion, it seems she has finally met her match with the darkly fascinating Mr Rochester. But Thornfield Hall contains a shameful secret - one that could keep Jane and Rochester apart forever. Can she choose between what is right, and her one chance of happiness?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media
    Release dateNov 3, 2015
    ISBN9781974996421
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    Charlotte Bronte

    Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) was an English novelist and poet, and the eldest of the three Brontë sisters. Her experiences in boarding schools, as a governess and a teacher eventually became the basis of her novels. Under pseudonyms the sisters published their first novels; Charlotte's first published novel, Jane Eyre(1847), written under a non de plume, was an immediate literary success. During the writing of her second novel all of her siblings died. With the publication of Shirley (1849) her true identity as an author was revealed. She completed three novels in her lifetime and over 200 poems.

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    • 4/5
      I’ve never read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë before, because it wasn’t on our reading lists at school or university, but I must say that, although pious, it’s quite an enjoyable and insightful read. I especially liked that Jane Eyre is still a relatable character in some ways today, though she is tenacious and passionate, she is also kind and intelligent. Few well-rounded female characters like Jane Eyre exist today, which is a shame, considering that human beings are more than just good or just bad. There are numerous other facets to the human psyche, which Charlotte Brontë was able to project into her writing, which makes Jane more than just another literary character. I also felt quite deeply for Mr. Rochester, who so beautifully complimented Jane’s personality, especially when he became passionate and called her: “Sprite! Witch! Elf!” and other, equally silly nicknames. He might not have been incredibly handsome, like every male protagonist is in every single coming-of-age novel these days, but his flaws gave him depth and made him memorable.

      Though, at times, the narrative was sometimes littered with religious babble, it’s imperative to the story and to the time. Not many readers would especially enjoy the biblical context (or at times the submissiveness of female characters), but Jane Eyre carries a lot of weight in regards to the evolution of literature. In other words, it’s a must-read novel if one is to have a well-rounded and rich literary knowledge. Funnily enough, Brontë does hint at fantasy at times with the way Jane sees the world. Fairies, sprites, magical beings, and ghosts are mentioned within the novel too …

      Themes that are present in the book include: love vs. autonomy, religion, social class, and gender relations.

      Jane Eyre might not be as popular lately, due to the increase of paranormal romances, but it’s definitely a book you have to read at least once in your life. Readers who enjoy coming-of-age novels, in general, will love Jane Eyre. Though, not exactly similar, I’m sure that fans of The Selection series by Kiera Cass will also take great pleasure from Brontë’s most popular novel.
    • 5/5
      The Illustrated Jane Eyre, with illustrations by Dame DarcyI first read Jane Eyre for my 10th grade English class. We had a choice between Brontë's famous novel and When the Legends Die by Hal Borland. Most students chose the latter, being quite a bit shorter than Jane Eyre. I read both. Yes, I really was that big of a book geek, even then. I remember reading Jane Eyre outside in the back field and absolutely loving it. Recently, I've been looking for a nice copy of the novel, and unexpectedly came across this edition at my favorite comic store.The illustrations by Dame Darcy (probably best known for her comic book series, Meatcake) are rather Gothic in style; most are black and white ink drawings, although there are a handful of full-page color prints, as well. I actually preferred the ink drawings, especially the full-page ones, although the smaller illustrations sprinkled throughout the text were delightful to stumble upon. My only complaint is that, at times, they could have been better placed in order to coincide with the story-line.Jane Eyre is a willful and passionate young girl; orphaned, she unhappily lives with her Aunt and cousins. She is sent to Lowood School, were she remains first as a student, and then as teacher for eight years. Eventually, she hires herself out as a governess, gaining her own independence to some extent. Her new employer, Mr. Rochester, is used to having things his way and is quite taken by Jane. She unexpectedly finds herself becoming rather enamored of him even though he is quite wealthy, decidedly not handsome, and much older than she is. Only, he's keeping a dark secret from his past from her, one that will change everything should she discover it.I was not disappointed with the re-read, even if I did know how everything turns out. I absolutely loved the interactions between Jane and Mr. Rochester; she can be rather sassy at times, and he knows how to take it. Tragically romantic, Jane Eyre is among my favorite books.Experiments in Reading
    • 5/5
      Jane Eyre, is one of the classics that I’ve been meaning to read for ages, but it took a pretty cover to (finally) buy it, and a hangover to start reading it. Jane Eyre is indeed the story of Jane, from her miserable childhood, through her slightly less miserable adolescence and to her adulthood. Orphan of both parents, she lives with her aunt and cousins, but it is a life without affection. When she is sent to a school far from home she believes that her conditions can only improve, but it isn't without trouble that she finishes her education and is ready to seek employment.This story was not new to me, but I had only watched the TV series, and some time ago, so the details were a bit hazy. I knew there would be a happy ending, but then, there always is (I had quite forgotten everything else about the ending). I was actually expecting a lot more drama in the beginning (I think I got the order of some events wrong), so the more I read, the more I dreaded what was (I thought) sure to come.There is a very strong Beauty and the Beast feel to it. Yes, I know both the love birds are as ugly as they come, making it Beast and the Beast, but to me it is about their personalities. Jane very nice and proper (even if a little blunt), Mr. Rochester quite the devil (and drama queen), teasing and insulting. I liked Mr. Rochester’s wild personality, even if sometimes it is a bit too flamboyant. Jane’s uptightness got to my nerves sometimes, but I liked her bluntness and honesty. But most of all, it was the bickering between these too: the intelligent semi-arguments were really fun to read.My biggest problem with the classics (and I say problem is the very loosest of senses) is that I have to adapt to the values of the times when they were written. It is most likely that a modern day Jane would take the easier route, by running away WITH her beloved and not running away FROM him (I know I would, along with taking more conventional measures to deal with the problem in the attic). That made some parts in the book a bit harder to enjoy (or should I say, not to scream at the characters), but that choice was also in tune with the character's personality and way of being.But to me, the strongest point of this book is how it is written. The use of the first person takes away the distance I could have felt due to Jane’s personality. And the descriptions are absolutely vivid. I was constantly lost on 19th century England, taking walks through the moors, sitting by the fireplace, studying people… Making the drama all the more, well, dramatic, because it felt like it was happening to me.I really liked this book, even though it took me quite awhile to finish. It's very well written, and it's not only about romance, it portrays a society that is slightly different from ours - one that not so long ago was the norm. The down side was that there was a bit more drama that I felt was necessary, and all the religious babble, that started to really get on my nerves by the end of the book (courtesy of a late comer character). Still, it definitely deserves it's place among the classics.Also at Spoilers and Nuts
    • 4/5
      This one took awhile as an audio book. I finally brought it into work to finish it. The reader did a fantastic job with emotion of each of the characters. Very enjoyable.
    • 4/5
      I decided to give the new Serial Reader app a try. If you don't know about it, it is a free app for your phone that each day sends you a small section of a book, one that you can read in 10-15 minutes. Each day you get sent the next installment. For my first book, I decided to read Jane Eyre. I have never read this before, but I know a lot of people love it.

      The basic story is really interesting. I liked the beginning part, when Jane is still a child. Stories about children in boarding school always fascinate me, and Jane is sent to a horrible school. Her life is so tragic, and still she manages to stay true to her self. I like how strong Jane is, and how she sticks to her moral code.

      The writing style was a bit overdone for my taste, but I think this is a common style from the time that the story was written. There is much moralizing and preaching, and at times it felt like it went on way too long. I did not find Mr. Rochester to be a very likable character. The way he tries to trick Jane and lie to her felt inexcusable to me. But I know Jane is in love with him, and is willing to forgive him. I think the lesson I learned from this is the heart wants what the heart wants, and in the end it can not be denied.
    • 5/5
      I taught this book as a high school sophomore to my English class; my usually-very-hip instructor refused to teach anything by "those damn Bronte sisters." I taught from the Cliff notes, the Monarch notes and my own head; we watched the 1944 movie with Orson Welles as Rochester and Joan Fontaine as Jane.
    • 4/5
      What can I say, I love Jane, she is such a strong and likeable heroine. Not one to shy away from adversity, and I think an introvert at heart given that she doesn't like to draw unnecessary attention her way. The story was a bit slow at the start. Is it just me or does anyone else think that Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall and her time spent at Lowood School has a rather Dickensian atmosphere to it? It was when the scene shifted to Thornfield that I really became engrossed with the story. The interplay between Jane and Rochester is captivating! The drama. The intensity. Just perfect. I loved their intellectual conversations and the way the two would engage in word play, dancing around the elephant in the room. Readers who have read this one may understand where I am coming from when I say that my love for the story tends to ebb and flow: parts were riveting and other parts were... good, if a bit slow and sometimes a tad clichéd. The story has some really great scenes of high drama - loved those bits! - but some of the plot resolutions are a little too perfect and a bit too convenient. That being said, if I had read this one in my youth, like I did Wuthering Heights and other stories, I don't think I would have appreciated it to the level that I do reading it now, so chalking this up as being a worthy read and one that I am glad I finally got around to reading.
    • 3/5
      I'm an old guy. Not so old that I could have dated the author in high school (she was a couple years ahead of me), but still, not exactly the prime audience for this book. So, maybe I should skip a review altogether. And maybe I should add my two-cents for those other old guys out there thinking of reading the book. This is supposed to be a romantic novel, right? A listing I just saw an online poll that says this is the third most popular classic book ever. On the other hand, my ebook reader system doesn't categorize it as "Book", but under "Kids". Why? Because the lead character starts out as a child and ends up as barely an adult? Let me ignore all that and just say I don't think this is a romance. I think it's a book about "What is love?" Plus, it's also about 350 pages too long, attaching the equivalent of a ten page lyric poem to pretty much every look out the window or walk outside. It's also very hung up on "plain" appearances, though that is one aspect of how it assesses what love is. "Is it possible to truly love a plain person?" "Does a plain person deserve love?" ("Can plain people find love and happiness just like regular folks?") Coincidentally, the author makes it easier to conclude an answer to that question by manipulating the narrative to provide a person who can't actually see the plain appearance. It should be mentioned that education and having "culture" is also thrown into the mix. Thankfully, the author seems to relent and conclude that beauty and culture are not absolute requirements for bliss, but nevertheless provide a higher standard of love, so don't pass them up if you can get them. Finally, I want to make a point about the many movies and television shows that have been made about this book and how -- I think -- they have distorted our view of the actual text of the book. For instance, I watched a video summarizing which actor played the best "Rochester". The conclusion was unquestionably, the handsome former James Bond actor, Timothy Dalton. I ask, did anyone even read the book's description of Rochester? There were other videos that compared multiple film versions of one of the first "proposal" scene. While I only viewed about six of the roughly dozen filmed versions available to me, not one of them had the right setting, the means by which the characters come together for the scene, the dialogue, and/or the reactions of the characters to the proposal discussion, as it was set in the actual book. I also watched the very start to about five films. All but two left out the entire first third of the book, with only one starting with the initial scene that sets the tone. My point isn't that a movie must be faithful to a book. My point is that I strongly suspect that what some people remember so fondly in the book was never there to begin with, and that the book simply does not measure up to the films that may be in peoples' minds.
    • 2/5
      I don't understand why this book is considered to be a classic-- not at all.
    • 3/5
      This is a book about an orphan named Jane Eyre. She has lived a lonely life until she finds a home at Thornfield Hall. She is happy not to be alone until strange things start to happen. She hears laughter eat night and a women who looks like a ghost roams her halls. She is about to discover a mystery about her new house at Thornfield Hall. The book is suspenseful and full of mystery. It would be classified as a realistic fiction book.
    • 4/5
      ***WARNING*** There are spoilers in this review, but hey, it’s a classic right? Although it is very likely that you have read Jane Eyre or at least know the story, this is a warning just in case!!***Let’s just get this embarrassing girly moment over with right off the bat. **SIGH** I am SWOONING over 19th century men! :) *ahem* Okay.. Now that THAT is out of my system on to the review.I loved this book and its story! I have to say that Mr. Rochester has earned his spot in my heart, even though he is quite dark, mysterious and edgy. Or maybe that’s the reason ;) Some of the things he says… just WOW. *insert more embarrassing swooning here*Other than having a schoolgirl crush on the dark hero of this novel, I absolutely adored Jane. My heart went out with her during all of her seemingly endless hardships at Gateshead and then at Lowood school. I jumped for joy for her when Mr. Rochester first revealed his feelings, and when she finds her cousins. And, of course I was also thrilled when she got her happy ending. I just felt like I knew her and was really close with her. The narration was so personal. Definitely one of my favourite heroines! I was so proud of her for always striving for independence and living her life according to her own will, not letting any man dictate who she was going to be. Jane Eyre teaches us that you can overcome your difficult past, decide your own destiny and that you are stronger than you believe. Strong women FOR THE WIN.This classic novel definitely possesses something else that makes it different from most. I loved the gothic element (an element shared by all the Brontë sisters) and the eerie, ghostly atmosphere was superb. Turns out I love a dark and mysterious classic!I love this coming of age story that is filled with mystery and terror, and the romance isn’t too hard to read either! JUST CLASSIC AND ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL :D
    • 5/5
      The first time I read this, I was really struck by the force of the first-person narrator. What she felt and described was so authentic, even when she was not yet an adult. Very compelling and moving.
    • 5/5
      Ahhh...how I loved this book. I believe this might of been my sixth time of reading it. Every once in a while I need to leave this world and simplify...love.
    • 3/5
      I read Wuthering Heights in college, loathed it, and promptly wrote off all the Brontes. When I shared that a few months ago, I was encouraged to try Jane Eyre, being assured that it was completely different. "Completely different"? No. It was still overwrought Gothic nonsense with language you sink in up to your ankles. But it was saved by Jane herself, who works against the sentimentality of the plot and Rochester himself, and St. John, who by his very loathesomeness makes Rochester seem a viable option.
    • 4/5
      I read this (for the first time since I was a teenager) for a literature course I am doing. Once I had got past the childhood chapters to the Thornfield chapters and beyond, I enjoyed this very much. I liked Jane's character very much, although Mr Rochester was less convincing (and his last minute religious awakening still less convincing). The attitudes to the French and to insanity are dated, but on the whole I found the storyline compelling and involving.
    • 5/5
      Publié en 1847, Jane Eyre occupe une place de choix au Panthéon de la littérature anglaise du XIXè siècle et cette place n'est pas usurpée.L'histoire est celle de Jane Eyre -la narratrice du roman- dont on découvre la vie depuis sa plus tendre enfance jusqu'à l'âge adulte. Orpheline, elle est recueillie de très mauvais gré par une tante qui la déteste et la maltraite avant d'être envoyée dans un internat où la nourriture est rare et le confort absent mais où elle a la chance de recevoir une éducation et de faire quelques belles rencontres.S'ensuit une période où elle est engagée comme toute jeune gouvernante auprès d'une petite française Adèle, protégée de Mr Rochester, riche, sombre et mystérieux propriétaire du château de Thornfield-Hall. Il faut s'interdire de trop révéler la suite pour ne pas nuire à la découverte de l'histoire qui ne manque pas de ressort...Charlotte Brontë, qui a de toute évidence dévoilé beaucoup d'elle-même et de sa propre existence dans ce livre dense et très vivant, a écrit un livre d'apprentissage, une oeuvre assez personnelle, empreinte d'un grand charme romanesque. Elle sait remarquablement donner vie à ses personnages, dépeindre les lieux -que que soit les intérieurs ou les beautés mystérieuses de la nature- donner à voir et à sentir la température et les couleurs du temps et des saisons. L'écriture à la fois descriptive et mobile est particulièrement cinématographique et a inspiré sans surprise un assez grand nombre de réalisateurs. La distance avec le lecteur est raccourcie aux moyens d'adresses directes de ce type:« Stay till he comes, reader; and, when I disclose my secret to him, you shall share the confidence. »Car Charlotte Brontë aime de toute évidence raconter des histoires. Avec ses rebondissements, ses secrets et ses étrangetés.Le portait de Jane Eyre est particulièrement intéressant car il est celui-ci d'une femme spontanée et franche, sans coquetterie ni afféterie dont la beauté tout intérieure ne peut se révéler qu'à celui qui la mérite. L'auteure a à coeur de desserrer le corset social de la femme de cette époque : « Women are supposed to be very calm generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their efforts, as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a stagnation, precisely as men would suffer; and it is narrow-minded in their more privileged fellow-creatures to say that they ought to confine themselves to making puddings and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn them, or laugh at them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex. »Les traits d'humour sont assez fréquents, notamment chez Jane Eyre dont le verbe est libre et frais : « They generally run on the same theme—courtship; and promise to end in the same catastrophe—marriage ».Aux côtés de Jane Eyre, le personnage d'Eward Rochester est sans doute l'un des héros masculins les plus intéressants de la littérature classique, par la complexité de sa psychologie, sa nature passionnée et vibrante de sincérité mais aussi la nature du secret qu'il détient.Les accents de la passion amoureuse sont joliment et habilement décrits, avec émotion et retenue. La peur que suscite le vertige de l'amour, la crainte de se perdre, les résistances à l'abandon donnent lieu à de beaux passages :« Never,” said he, as he ground his teeth, “never was anything at once so frail and so indomitable. A mere reed she feels in my hand!” (And he shook me with the force of his »« hold.) “I could bend her with my finger and thumb: and what good would it do if I bent, if I uptore, if I crushed her? Consider that eye: consider the resolute, wild, free thing looking out of it, defying me, with more than courage—with a stern triumph. Whatever I do with its cage, I cannot get at it—the savage, beautiful creature! If I tear, if I rend the slight prison, my outrage will only let the captive loose. Conqueror I might be of the house; but the inmate would escape to heaven before I could call myself possessor of its clay dwelling-place. And it is you, spirit—with will and energy, and virtue and purity—that I want: not alone your brittle frame. Of yourself you could come with soft flight and nestle against my heart, if you would: seized against your will, you will elude the grasp like an essence—you will vanish ere I inhale your fragrance. Oh! come, Jane, come! »Lien irrésistible qui finit par s'accomplir d'heureuse façon, avec une même beauté d'écriture :« To be together is for us to be at once as free as in solitude, as gay as in company. We talk, I believe, all day long: to talk to each other is but a more animated and an audible thinking. »Enfin, il faut dire combien Jane Eyre est un roman d'atmosphère, tour à tour aux accents gothiques et à la poésie assez débridée. Tout vibre et bruisse dans ce roman qui rend hommage au courage et à la pureté; que ce soit les objets, les éléments de la nature ou les secousses du coeur et de l'âme.L'écriture de Charlotte Brontë s'avère plus sensuelle et chaleureuse que celle de Jane Austen, autre très grande dame de la littérature anglaise du même siècle, moins démonstrative et plus cérébrale.
    • 5/5
      So, this isn't going to be a very impartial review. Jane Eyre has been my favorite book since I was thirteen. The only criticism would be maybe the ending? Things get pretty well tied up with a bow, but that may be just a marker of the time period/genre. I find Jane to be a very likable and sympathetic character and Charlotte to be a great story-teller. That being said if you aren't that into classics as a genre you might not be such a fan. If you do enjoy classics and especially gothic novels you can't go wrong.
    • 5/5
      Really enjoyed this, the best classic I've read in a long time. Charlotte's character development and imagery is much more to my liking than her sister Emily's utterly dislikeable Cathy and Heathcliff.
    • 5/5
      I TRULY FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK WITH ITS VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT CHARACTERS AND WELL PRODUCED STORYLINE
    • 2/5
      I was decidedly underwhelmed by this book. I am a big fan of Jane Austen and other 19th century lit, but this book just bored me to tears. There were days I couldn't read more than ten pages before I fell asleep...in the middle of the day. I felt like I was in church, being preached to (with a sermon completely impossible to understand)...for weeks and weeks and weeks. Dear God, I'm glad I'm done with this book.
    • 5/5
      My all time favourite romance novel.
      It's not rose petals & moonshine love, it's real life troublesome love. It's a wonderful classic and a must read !
      It has you laughing and crying at the same time.
    • 5/5
      Jane Eyre is an early feminist icon: she shuns marriage to a wealthy man, is highly educated and modest. It is a witty book, a romance that is not sickly or hackneyed. It seems strangely modern.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful beautiful beautiful literature.
    • 4/5
      "A man never steps in the same river twice, for he is not the same man and it is not the same river." - some wise guy from some place. Jane is a different kind of female protagonist. She is strong and self realized. Mr. Rochester isn't your typical dashingly handsome man. In fact he's not handsome at all. A strong connection between them forms, but is broken by something even stronger. worth the read.
    • 5/5
      My absolute favourite book. I never get tired of reading it.
    • 5/5
      Whenever anyone asks me what my all-time favorite book is, this is the one I tell them. And it's true. I started reading it once when I was younger, but I wasn't quite ready for it yet and I couldn't get past the first chapter. When I picked it up again a couple of years later, I fell for it. I remember hating Mrs. Reed and her children - especially John - with such a passion, I wished I could reach through the book and wring their necks until they gained some sense. Mr. Brocklehurst, too. And being terrified when she was stuck in the red room. I've reread it at least five times since then, and it always seems that I come across a scene or a character that I've forgotten about in the year or two since I read it last. In college, I wrote a paper on it and came across interpretations that I'd never even began to consider, prompting careful rereading of most of the chapters once again. I think it was the first real "literary" book I read as a kid, and possibly the first book that made me feel so strongly for the characters (whether it was hate or love) - that just may be why nothing has been able to replace it as my favorite.
    • 4/5
      Another high school read.

      Definitely one I should re-read, as I don't remember much other than feeling terribly sorry for Jane....
    • 3/5
      My name-sake! Beautiful novel...while it does drag on a bit in the middle sections, the ending is so bitter-sweet. Great 3-day read.
    • 5/5
      Jane Eyre is famous for its scenes with the stormy Mr. Rochester and his terrible secret, but really the book is not just a romance. At its heart it's about a woman who has been through so much. She’s lost everyone she loved and she’s been persecuted by the people who are supposed to care for her. Instead of being cowed into submission and settling into a lonely life of servitude, she stands up for herself. She never allows people to treat her badly. When there’s an easy way out and all she would have to do is compromise her beliefs she refuses to do it. She is strong and brave, but she doesn’t have to shout to get her point across. She has a quiet steely strength and determination that is incredibly rare. When she unexpectedly falls in love, she never questions her feelings or tells herself she’s not worthy of loving someone in a higher station than she is. She also refuses to let him talk her into doing anything that she doesn’t want to do. No matter how much she loves him she won’t to do something that would make her lose her self-respect. There are so many things I love about her as a character. She's grounded and doesn't let herself be swept away by emotion. She doesn't rely too heavily on what other people think of her. She won't settle for less than what she truly deserves. She works hard to get an education and then put it to use. She wants to be with someone who challenges her, instead of with someone who is comfortable and easy. She doesn’t fall for Rochester’s looks; it’s his personality and fire that win her. I love that Jane knows what she wants but she rarely shows anyone else her true feelings. She is just incredibly brave. She leaves her teaching job, a reliable position, to venture out into something completely unknown in order to experience more of the world. Quitting your job in the 21st century is scary and we have networking and online job search sites. Imagine doing it in the 19th century when you don’t know a soul who can help you find a job. **SPOILERS**I love that Jane has a chance to return to her first home when her aunt is dying, because it gives her a chance to see how she’s changed since her time away. She has fallen in love not only with Mr. Rochester but also with Thornfield and with the freedom she has there. The scene where Bertha tries on the veil gives me serious chills every time I read it. I know that her whole role in the story is controversial. Does that relationship make Rochester a villain? Was she truly mad or just a victim of circumstance? All great questions and they add an extra layer of depth to the story for me. I also think that the nauseating proposal from St. John is crucial to the story. It shows us that Jane is not willing to settle for a loveless marriage, no matter how convenient. It’s much harder to turn something like that down when you have limited options, but she knows how unhappy it would make both of them. **SPOILERS OVER**BOTTOM LINE: One of my absolute favorite books, this classic will teach you something new about yourself each time you read it.“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience.” “I have for the first time found what I can truly love–I have found you. You are my sympathy–my better self–my good angel–I am bound to you with a strong attachment. I think you good, gifted, lovely: a fervent, a solemn passion is conceived in my heart; it leans to you, draws you to my centre and spring of life, wrap my existence about you–and, kindling in pure, powerful flame, fuses you and me in one.”"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you.”
    • 3/5
      A classic both in the English language and in the genre of romance stories.

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