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Jane Eyre

A Norton Critical Edition
Series: Norton Critical Editions
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is a classic tale of a young orphaned girl who faces a challenging childhood but grows into a resilient and independent woman. Her journey leads her to Thornfield Hall, where she works as a governess and becomes entangled in the mysterious and brooding life of Mr. Rochester. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the struggle for personal freedom amid societal constraints.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of romance, mystery, and social critique set in the lush backdrop of 19th-century England. Following a strong-willed governess as she navigates love, independence, and morality, the powerful narrative and deeply developed characters offer a timeless tale of resilience and self-discovery.

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Jane Eyre

Based on the 1848 edition text, the Brontës’ gifted biographer provides a superlative Norton Critical Edition of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.

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This Norton Critical Edition includes:

- The third-edition text (1848), the last corrected by Charlotte Brontë, accompanied by revised and expanded explanatory footnotes.

- "Contexts," highlighting Jane Eyre as a bildungsroman through diary entries and letters by the author about her experiences as a student, teacher, and governess, as well as her feelings about friendship, love, and writing.

- Five major critical interpretations by Virginia Woolf, Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar, Susan Meyer, Carla Kaplan, and Kelly A. Marsh.

- A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography.

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is widely praised for its strong narrative and complex characterisation, especially of the protagonist, Jane. The novel is celebrated for its exploration of themes such as social criticism, morality, and the struggle for identity and autonomy in a restrictive society. Critics often note the innovative use of first-person narrative, which adds depth and personal connection to Jane's journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393264876

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Fourth Edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Deborah Lutz

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 461g

Pages: 560

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Charlotte Brontë Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Norton Critical Editions

About the Author

Deborah Lutz is the Kelly Chair in English and American Literature at Pennsylvania State University. A Guggenheim, Cullman, and NEH fellow, she is the author of The Brontë Cabinet and other works. She lives in Pennsylvania and New York City.

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