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Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

First published
1847
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel published in 1847. It follows the life of Jane Eyre from her oppressed childhood through her education and into adulthood, where she becomes governess at Thornfield Hall and falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester. Told through intimate first-person narrative, this groundbreaking bildungsroman explores moral and spiritual development while addressing class, religion, sexuality, and feminism. The story unfolds across five distinct stages, each shaping Jane's journey toward independence and belonging.

  • Orphans
  • England
  • Young women
  • Love stories
  • Governesses
  • Fathers and daughters

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1260. Jane Eyre on Wikipedia.

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