Originally published in 1847, Jane Eyre is Charlotte Bronte's passionate love story between impoverished Jane and her employer, the rich yet conflicted Edward Rochester. Published under the pseudonym Currer Bell, Jane Eyre is widely considered to be ahead of its time, portraying its heroine as intelligent, passionate, and individualistic, yet also adhering to the strict morals of the time. From the beginning of her life Jane Eyre wishes for more, taking it upon herself to rise above her circumstances to become educated and secure employment as governess to the Mlle. Adèle. She falls deeply in love with Edward Rochester unaware that he, and the Thornfield estate, hold secrets that threaten her happiness.

Taking its characters to the brink of heartbreak and back, Jane Eyre is an epic romance for the ages. A literary classic, the epic love story between Jane and Mr. Rochester continues to resonate and inspire readers more than a century after its original publication.

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