Octavo, 20th-century three-quarter red morocco gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, uncut. Burns), and fascinating support material detailing the life of Charlotte Brontë - all beautifully presented in color.RARE SECOND EDITION OF JANE EYRE, “THE MOST FAMOUS SECOND EDITION IN THE CHRONICLE OF VICTORIAN BIBLIOGRAPHY”, WITH THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRONTE’S FAMOUS DEDICATION TO THACKERAY Despite that, all of the events of the book are represented in every version - it's only the speech that changes! The book includes an illustrated Character List (like a Dramatis Personae), 125 pages of story artwork (by the legendary UK comic book artist, John M. This title has been moderately and sympathetically abridged from the original text to fit within the graphic novel format. They also offer alternative text versions to cater for different readership levels. Designed to encourage readers to enjoy classical literature, titles in the Classical Comics range stay true to the original vision of the authors. The original novel was both critically acclaimed, and immensely popular, dealing as it does with concepts of class discrimination, morality, equality for women (unheard of in Victorian Britain) and freedom of choice.
It's there that she meets and falls in love with Rochester, her employer - but Rochester is hiding a secret, which when revealed means that Jane has to choose between following her head or her heart. Once old enough, she becomes a teacher and takes the role of governess in a large manor house, Thornfield. They send her away to a charity school, which grim place continues her harsh upbringing, but gives her the education that finally frees her. The death of Uncle Reed allows her unpleasant aunt and cousins to treat Jane cruelly. Orphaned and poor, she is adopted by her Aunt and Uncle Reed.
Jane Eyre is a plain, determined and intelligent child. The story was an instant success and in 1848 Charlotte Brontë revealed herself as the author. The original novel was written in 1847 and was first published as Jane Eyre: An Autobiography under the pseudonym Currer Bell.
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