Penguin Classics: Jane Eyre

Penguin Classics proudly presents Charlotte Brontë's timeless masterpiece, Jane Eyre, a novel that has captivated generations with its poignant exploration of a woman's quest for freedom and self-discovery. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read, this moving story follows the life of the orphaned Jane, who endures a harsh upbringing in the home of her cruel aunt and a rigid charity school. Emerging as an independent and spirited survivor, Jane secures a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she finds herself drawn to her enigmatic employer, Mr. Rochester.

As their relationship blossoms, Jane's journey takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers Rochester's dark secret, forcing her to make a choice: to stay by his side, regardless of the consequences, or to follow her convictions, even if it means leaving her beloved. Brontë's masterful storytelling weaves a captivating tale of love, sacrifice, and the unwavering strength of the human spirit.

This updated Penguin Classics edition features a new introduction by acclaimed Brontë scholar and award-winning novelist Stevie Davies, as well as comprehensive notes, a chronology, further reading, and an appendix, providing readers with a rich and illuminating context for this timeless classic. For more than seven decades, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, with over 1,700 titles in the Penguin Classics series. Readers trust the Penguin Classics brand to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. The Penguin Classics edition of Jane Eyre is a testament to the enduring power of Brontë's masterpiece, a novel that has "taught true strength of character for generations" (The Guardian) and continues to captivate readers worldwide.

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