Jane Eyre

One of the most popular novels ever written, Charlotte Bronte's classic tale follows orphan Jane Eyre from her early years living with her heartless aunt, through her unhappy years at school and on to her meeting the the handsome but callous, Mr Rochester. Rich in themes, Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece examines religion, class, social structure and morality, and offers one of English literature's first feminist characters in the independent and strong-willed Jane. One of the most important and groundbreaking novels of all time, Jane Eyre retains its ability to captivate its readers more and one hundred and fifty years after its first publication. This edition contains notes on the novel's history, the themes contained within it and on the numerous adaptations of the book for film, TV and radio.