Jane Eyre CHARLOTTE BRONTË

WORDSWORTH CLASSICS

Jane Eyre

CHARLOTTE BRONTË

COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED

WORDSWORTH CLASSICS

Jane Eyre CHARLOTTE BRONTË

With an Introduction by Dr Sally Minogue. Canterbury Christ Church University College

Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious, sardonic and attractive Mr Rochester.

However, there is great kindness and warmth in this epic love story, which is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Ultimately the grand passion of Jane and Rochester is called upon to survive cruel revelation, loss and reunion, only to be confronted with tragedy.

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ISBN 1 85326 020 7

9781853 260209"

Cover Design by Robert Mathias, Publishing Workshop Cover Illustration Portrait of a Lady (w/c with gouache on paper) by Octavius Oakley (1800-67) Private Collection/The Maas Gallery, London Bridgeman Art Library, London