Harper Collins is proud to present its range of best-loved essential classics'I am no bird; & no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will' Bronte's infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane a child of unfortunate circumstances Raised & treated badly by her aunt & cousins & eventually sent away to a cruel boarding school it is not until Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield that she finds happiness Meek measured but determined Jane soon falls in love with her brooding & stormy master Mr Rochester but it is not long before strange & unnerving events occur in the house & Jane is forced to leave Thornfield to pursue her future ...

A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions & dark secrets Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is edited with an introduction & notes by Stevie Davis in Penguin Classics Charlotte Bronte tells the story of orphaned Jane Eyre who grows up in the home of her heartless aunt enduring loneliness & cruelty This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence & spirit
- which prove necessary when she finds employment as a governess to the young ward of Byronic brooding Mr Rochester As her feelings for Rochester develop Jane gradually uncovers Thornfield Hall's terrible secret forcing her to make a choice Should she stay with Rochester & live with the consequences or follow her convictions
- even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power & intrigue Jane Eyre dazzled readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality & freedom

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' Such a strange book! Imagine a novel with a little swarthy governess for heroine & a middle-aged ruffian for hero' Sharpe's London Magazine (June 1855) Jane Eyre is an orphan grown up under the harsh regime first of her aunt & then as a pupil at Lowood Institution She leaves to become a governess to the daughter of the mysterious Mr Rochester; gradually their relationship deepens but Jane's passionate nature has yet to endure its deepest blows In this new edition Sally Shuttleworth explores the power of a narrative that questions the rights of women the nature of servitude & madness martyrdom & rebellion in a story whose emotional charge is a strong today as it was more than 150 years ago ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

I am no bird; & no net ensnares me I am a free human being with an independent will' Plain' orphan Jane Eyre is not expected to amount to much A pleasant existence as a governess is all she is supposed to hope for
- but Jane desperately wants more & an appointment at the gothic mansion of Thornfield offers her more than she could ever dream of
- including a chance at real love But when tragedy strikes she will have to use all her bravery spirit & resolve to overcome her supposed fate & forge her own destiny This classic novel challenges conventions of desire family class & just how much of our identity we are willing to give up for those we love

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Orphan Jane Eyre is raised by her wealthy but unkind Aunt Reed who then sends her away to school where she suffers great hardship & loss Eventually she leaves to become a governess & falls in love with her employer Mr Rochester who falls for her too but he has a terrible secret which threatens to drive them apart Illustrations Full colour throughout ...

The orphaned Jane Eyre is no beauty but her plain appearance belies an indomitable spirit sharp wit & great courage As a child she suffers under cruel guardians harsh schooling & a rigid social order but when she goes to Thornfield Hall to work as a governess for the mysterious Mr Rochester the stage is set for one of literature's most enduring romances A beloved classic & undisputed masterpiece Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre explores class society love & religion through the eyes of one of fiction's most unique & memorable female protagonists This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by Sam Gilpin Designed to appeal to the booklover the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful special gift editions of much loved classic titles Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love & treasure ...

Explore Charlotte Bronte's world full of shocking secrets captivating characters & dark romance in Jane Eyre Jane Eyre is the heart-wrenching story of a young girl saddled with both a cruel aunt & a bitter upbringing at Lowood School Despite the terrible circumstances life has given Jane her soul not broken from these encounters & she becomes governess to the children of the handsome Mr Rochester Jane falls deeply in love with the mysterious & moody Mr Rochester but the dark secrets of Rochester's past & outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance Witness this classic gothic romance as Jane must choose between her fast held principles & the only love she has ever known Complete & unabridged Jane Eyre is an essential entry to any book lover's library This edition comes in a lovely cloth bound cover & has a handy elastic enclosure to keep the pages safe while you're on the go ...

2016 CHARLOTTE BRONTE BICENTENARYWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MAGGIE O'FARRELLAs an orphan Jane's childhood is full of trouble but her stubborn independence & sense of self help her to steer through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives & a brutal school A position as governess at the Thornfield Hall promises a kind of freedom But Thornfield is a house full of secrets its master a passionate tormented man & before long Jane faces her greatest struggle in a choice between love & self-respect ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Charlotte Brontë’s literary masterpiece tells the story of the humble but spirited governess Jane Eyre After an unhappy childhood Jane takes a post at Thornfield as governess to Mr Rochester’s ward Adele Varens When she falls in love with her employer & consents to marry him Jane appears to have found the happiness that has eluded her But their wedding day reveals secrets that will alter the course of their lives Charlotte Brontë’s enduring romance is brought to life in this splendid production starring Timothy Dalton & Zelah Clarke & directed by Julian Amyes ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Jane Eyre A romantic classic Jane Eyre is a captivating passionate & timeless tale of love When a young governess (Mia Wasikowska) falls for her brooding & wealthy employer Mr Rochester (Michael Fassbender) she discovers
- too late
- a powerful secret that tests her love for him Sense & Sensibility Devoted sisters Elinor & Marianne are forced by tragic circumstances to set about the delicate task of finding suitable husbands Marianne falls for the handsome dashing but heartless John Willoughby while Elinor is in love with Edward who is himself entangled with the sly Lucy Steele Amidst disappointment & distress will they ever find happiness & true love? Pride & Prejudice The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life
- finding a husband However the second eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry When Lizzie meets the darkly handsome & snobbish Mr Darcy what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by pride & prejudice Can they get past this & can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry? Actors Mia Wasikowska Michael Fassbender Jamie Bell Imogen Poots Judi Dench Sally Hawkins Emma Thompson Kate Winslet Greg Wise Hugh Grant Alan Rickman Gemma Jones Robert Hardy Keira Knightley Talulah Riley & Rosamund Pike Director Cary Fukunaga Ang Lee & Joe Wright Certificate 12 years & over Year 2011 ; 1995 ; 2005 Languages English
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