A servant named bessie provides jane with some of the few kindnesses she receives, telling her stories and singing songs to her. Its a classic, but there are so many flaws that its hard to understand why everyone clings to it so ferociously. Based on this list compiled by nicole humphrey cook. I had already, as a teen, gotten myself involved in some unscrupulous behaviour. Orphaned as a child, jane has felt an outcast her whole young life. An autobiography is a novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Reed to the point where she leaves again after the almostwedding. She wrote many good books including shirley, villette, jane eyre and the professor. Jane eyre is prickly, judgmental, and totally unlikable. If my favorite book is jane eyre, can you recommend. Ive just finished reading jane eyre for the third time and once again i thoroughly enjoyed it. The book taught me about friendship,sisterhood, strongwill and ofcourse, love. Jane was a very strong person even when she was a little girl.
My favorite book jane eyre this is one of my favorite books of all time. I think my favorite section of the book, if i can call it that, is from the point when jane returns to thornfield after visiting mrs. Based on the popular webfeature, texts from jane eyre is a witty, irreverent mashup that brings the characters from your favorite books into the twentyfirst century. I really dont like the twilight series it is not well written and only appeals to girls because they want good looking vampire romance. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, first edition abebooks. Her first published novel jane eyre remains her most popular work, but her subsequent books, shirley, villette and the posthumouslypublished the professor are all highly rated. Its also about a near sisterly relationship between jane and helen burns, who. From the gothic to memorable love stories, here are 10 great novels to check out sorry but no wide sargasso sea. Jean rhys 1966 prequel to jane eyre centers on antoinette cosway, a young jamaican heiress who finds herself locked in an unhappy marriage with an english landowner, who insists on calling her. The jane eyre study guide contains a biography of charlotte bronte, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a fu. When the novel begins, she is an isolated, powerless tenyearold living with an aunt and cousins who dislike her. Since jane eyre happens to be my favorite book of all time and certainly one of the most romantic, i thought i would share ten other novels we.
In which i discuss what is probably my all time favorite book, jane eyre by charlotte bronte. Jessica explores a timeless classic jane eyre by charlotte bronte. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. I have actually gotten into fights with my friends over mr. Its also about a near sisterly relationship between jane and helen burns, who is more like beth than anyone in wuthering heights. When i first read the book, the ending was sort of spoiled for me i knew that jane and rochester would fall for each other and get married. If my favorite book is jane eyre, can you recommend another book id like. I wish more books were like je and wuthering heights. Even villette by charlotte bronte is not as good, and its supposed to be autobiographical. Jane eyre, charlotte bronte jane eyre originally published as jane eyre. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of jane eyre and what it means. Feb 11, 2014 since jane eyre happens to be my favorite book of all time and certainly one of the most romantic, i thought i would share ten other novels we can read instead. Are you in the mood for another complex, resolute, badlydoneby heroine. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
She died when she was 39 years old and pregnant with her first child. Why jane eyre is most definitely a ya novel the guardian. Please stay tuned as i proceed with this labor of love. When comparing heros of nineteenth century literature, mr. We learn of rochesters undying love for jane and how agonized he is at the thought of losing her. Oct 19, 2012 jane eyre is considered a classic because it goes against the social norms of the time period. By teatime id read about her experiences at a hateful boarding school and was already certain that jane eyre was my favourite book ever. This definitive ranking of jane eyre adaptations will help you avoid the worst offenders, at least. The top 100 book list released today is based on a public opinion poll, conducted by yougov on behalf of pbs for the great american read, that asked respondents to name their favorite novel. Jane just refuses to be happy on anyone elses terms.
Jane eyre the worlds best reading by charlotte bronte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition, i report on books and films related to jane eyre, and i delve into other writings by charlotte and her sisters. Imagine having a friend in middle school who is so obnoxious yet boring that you cant stand her, but all your teachers think shes great. Rochester, so i can sympathize with your frustrations about any critiques toward alice. Jane eyre and the invention of the self the atlantic. Jane eyre favorite part of the book showing of 30. If you like this site, please tell other bronte fans.
Jane eyre, a feature of charlotte brown, is my favorite book. The book, i mean, although maybe we could make a similar argument about the character. I really think its the best gift idea for any young woman. She isnt willing to bend to the will of her caretaker, her headmaster, or the man that she loves, which w. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jane eyre is about a resilient young woman finding her place in the world, loving books and an inappropriate man, and using her sharp tongue like a lash when needed. Additional engagement funding for the great american read is made possible by cpb. Yes, jane eyre was my very first read of classic english literature. Jane eyre also displays the familiar tropes of the gothic novel. Orphaned into the household of her aunt reed at gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at lowood charity school, jane eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. Jane eyre, 1944 film this is the vintage classic film version, starring orson welles and joan fontaine.
Her tenacious spirit often moved me and made me cant wait to finish reading this world famous book in almost one breath. This loyalty is admirable, though somewhat overboard. Jane had been killed by her parents since she was a. If you like jane eyre by charlotte bronte, read these books. Jane eyre is a 19thcentury gothic romance of the highest order, but its an unconventional one. I have tried a few times since, again circumstances in life intervening. I expect she thought that reading about a girl who had also lost. There have been over 50 tv or movie version of jane eyre leading back to 1910. The book was published in 1924 and follows a muslim indian doctor named aziz and his relationships with an english professor, cyril fielding, and a visiting english schoolteacher named adela quested.
Get an answer for what is your favorite part of the novel jane eyre. Nov 10, 2014 buy featured book title texts from jane eyre subtitle and other conversations with your favorite literary characters author daniel mallory ortberg. In a cruel world full of chaos and madness, jane eyre listens to her mind at least as much as her heart. There are some parts of the book, especially as jane grows older, that get lengthy, and difficult to read. Townsend this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The 1983 miniseries with zelah clarke and timothy dalton covers the book most completely and accurately followed closely by the 1973 series with sorcha cusack and michael jayston. Jane eyre, by charlotte bronte the project gutenberg ebook, jane eyre, by charlotte bronte, illustrated by f. It tells about a young woman called jane eyre who was an orphan and goes to teach a girl named adele varens in a faraway house. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte was the first book my grandmother read out loud to me when i went to live with her at the age of 12. Why jane eyre is most definitely a ya novel childrens books the. Before twelve o clock my horse came to the door but i could not put the book. Jane eyre, 1996 film a recent bigbudget film version of jane eyre, directed by the famous and fantastic franco zeffirelli.
Captures her passion, restraint, intelligence, understanding, the essence of jane eyre rochester as a whole character and look proposal scene the bleeding inwardly line just wrenches at ones heart wedding scene and meeting the wife pleading scenefassbender captured the extremeties in rochesters character. A reader talks about revisiting her favorite book, jane eyre, and considers whether she should read it a third time. Jun 21, 2011 charlotte brontes first published novel, jane eyre was immediately recognised as a work of genius when it appeared in 1847. Ten remarkable novels for fans of jane eyre silver. The protagonist jane eyre has a strong and noble heart. Jane as a whole character and look mia is an amazing jane. That isnt to say that shes never happy although you wouldnt be super chipper, either, if you were an orphan forced to go to an evil school where everyone died of fever. If my favorite book is jane eyre, can you recommend another. Writers in the nineteenth century were always tacking on religious asides to keep the censors.
I was gifted the abridged version and later on i managed to read the unabridged version as well. The back cover is also plain brown, with three words at the top. Like all lifetime commitments, its not a relationship you want to rush into. Lewes begins by urging the reader to obtain a copy of the novel and read. The great american read, a new multiplatform pbs series. Saved from abooksofathomless cover comparison jane eyre by charlotte bronte. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte full text free book part 111.
Apr 19, 2016 jane eyre by charlotte bronte was the first book my grandmother read out loud to me when i went to live with her at the age of 12. Share your favorite posts below in the lit lovers linkup. Book riot reports that when they asked readers their favorite book, charlotte brontes classic romance novel came in third after to kill a mockingbird and pride and prejudice. Orphaned as an infant, jane eyre lives with at gateshead with her aunt, sarah reed, as the novel opens. Review of jane eyre by george henry lewes the british library. Her female cousins, georgiana and eliza, tolerate, but dont love her. The message here is that jane is better off single than with the wrong partner, or a partner who asks her to betray her own conscience. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte goodreads share book. Jul 04, 2017 jane eyre is relevant to society today just as much as it was when it was first published in 1847. They bring to mind images of a jealous lover, a quarrel, and even perhaps a death. If jane eyre is my favourite book, will i prefer wuthering.
Mar 15, 2016 its no easy feat to pick a favorite book. The truths, values and life lessons are timeless, and this is why this book has remained to be one of the most widely read and enjoyed classics of all time. Beautiful graphic design and one of my all time favorite books jane eyre cover by jessica hische. When book riot asked you what your favorite books were, jane eyre came out number three, just after to kill a mockingbird and pride and prejudice though im of the opinion that jane and rochester could take elizabeth and darcy any day of the week, especially sundays.
Im really happy thats how i read it the first time sareeta recently posted5 reasons why you should read jane eyre. Hi guys, this is something ive always wondered about in jane eyre. When it was published in 1847, however, bronte was attacked by. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the conversation right now. Dec 09, 20 jane s spiritual pilgrimage is also narrated with biblical simplicity, combined with considerable artifice. Jane eyre illustration by fritz eichenberg for an american edition of jane eyre. If jane eyre is my absolute favourite book, what other books would i. Word count for famous novels organized by hawthorn mineart, under books, writing.
I must admit i did try jane eyre back then and was getting into it before circumstances meant i didnt do so much reading and could not get back into the story. As i was about to embark on my adult life, i was in need. The jane eyre study guide contains a biography of charlotte bronte, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a. Ten remarkable novels for fans of jane eyre silver petticoat. Word count for famous novels, in ascending order by number of words. If you are one of the folks who answered the unanswered question out loud or in your head, then im sorry for constantly letting you know whether you asked or not that yes, jane eyre is my favorite book. Jane eyre favorite part of the book showing of 30 goodreads. Jane eventually leaves the school to become a governess, and the rest of the story, is the romance that grows between her, and her master, mr. And daisy buchanan would not only text while driving, shed text you to pick her up after she totaled her car. Its time for us to say what weve all been thinking for well over a hundred years.
This immediately sparks intrigue, since few words have ever been more powerful. Charlotte bronte 18161855 was oldest of the three bronte sisters to achieve fame. Jane had been killed by her parents since she was a child, and she was bullied. Rochester fall in love, but jane is horrified when she finds out mr. So, this is a novel about a woman named jane eyre, and its titled jane eyre. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at thornfield hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud edward rochester to care for his ward adele. Jul 08, 2007 if my favorite book is jane eyre, can you recommend another book id like. Unique in its attention to the thoughts and feelings of a female protagonist, jane eyre was ahead of its time as a protofeminist text. I like all the conversations that jane has with rochester they make me happy.
Readers can construct their own answers, based on their unique and personal analyses of the book. For average word counts based on genre, see this handy reference. The novel was an immediate critical and popular success. Jane eyre was a young girl who grew up with a cruel aunt and her mean cousins. Although it is unsigned, charlottes correspondence identifies its author as george henry lewes, author and critic. My favourite book by charlotte bronte is the novel that brought her fame, jane eyre. Of course, for that love story to work, the book has to sacrifice its other major female character. This is a book that has seen me through good times and bad, and it always fills me with joy when i. Before twelve oclock my horse came to the door but i could not put the book. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled yet kind spirit. Word count for famous novels organized commonplace book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This multidimensionality makes jane eyre a novel that rewards multiple readings. Brontes novel about a shy, quiet governess who becomes a tutor in a great house and falls in love with its lonely and mysterious master is one of the great classics of english literature.
I love that scene as well, but i dont think i could choose my favorite scene. Sep 03, 2010 writing a book report and would like to hear some opinions of your favorite part in jane eyre. Since jane eyre happens to be my favorite book of all time and certainly one of the most romantic, i thought i would share ten other novels we can read instead. Hardin mentions rochester and jane in an attempt to dissuade tessa from marriage in book one. Another book which was fascinating was jane eyre, it used gothic themes and a relationship between a rich man and poor governess. Im looking for a classic novel to read that engrosses me like jane eyre but i have never found one. Jane eyre simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The great american read is made possible by the anne ray foundation and public television viewers. Ive written a bunch of rantygushy posts on my blog about it, going on and on about my favourite elements too. Although the novel poses all of these questions, it doesnt didactically offer a single answer to any of them. Charlotte bronte first published the book as jane eyre. Jane eyre by bronte, charlotte 1890 crowell marbled. In fact, forget rochester, the real love story of jane eyre is between jane and herself.