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Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre

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Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes is a graphic novel that explores the early life of Charlotte Brontë, highlighting her journey towards becoming a renowned author. This beautifully illustrated book delves into Charlotte's struggles, ambitions, and the personal experiences that influenced her writing. Suitable for young readers, it offers an engaging insight into the formative years of one of literature's iconic figures.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the inspiring journey of Charlotte Brontë before she became the author of the beloved novel Jane Eyre. It's an engaging children's book that combines historical facts and graphic novel-style illustrations, offering young readers a glimpse into the early life and formative experiences of one of the most famous literary figures.

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Classic author Charlotte Brontë is the subject of this brand new graphic novel biography from the Center for Cartoon Studies.

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Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!—I have as much soul as you,—and full as much heart!

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a beloved classic, celebrated today by readers of all ages and revered as a masterwork of literary prowess. But what of the famous writer herself?

Originally published under the pseudonym of Currer Bell, Jane Eyre was born out of a magnificent, vivid imagination, a deep cultivation of skill, and immense personal hardship and tragedy. Charlotte, like her sisters Emily and Anne, was passionate about her work. She sought to cast an empathetic lens on characters often ignored by popular literature of the time, questioning societal assumptions with a sharp intellect and changing forever the landscape of western literature.

With an introduction by Alison Bechdel, Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre presents a stunning examination of a woman who battled against the odds to make her voice heard.

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Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes is appreciated for its engaging graphic format, bringing the personal and literary journey of Charlotte Brontë to life for young readers. The illustrations are noted for their expressive detail, complementing the narrative that skilfully intertwines historical context with the author's rich imagination. Readers find it both educational and inspiring, ideal for children interested in literature and history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781368045827

Publisher: Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Disney Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Alison Bechdel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Glynnis Fawkes is an Ignatz Award nominated cartoonist and illustrator living in Burlington, VT. She has worked as an illustrator for archeological excavations since 1998 on sites in Greece, Crete, Turkey, Israel, Cyprus, Syria, and Lebanon. She is currently at work on a book about her first trip to Greece, a draft of which received the MoCCA Arts Festival Award in 2016. Find out more about Glynnis and her work at glynnisfawkes.com.

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