Charlotte Brontë's moving masterpiece - the novel that has been teaching true strength of
character for generations (The Guardian). Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by
PBS's The Great American Read A novel of intense power and intrigue Jane Eyre has dazzled
generations of readers with its depiction of a woman's quest for freedom. Having grown up an
orphan in the home of her cruel aunt and at a harsh charity school Jane Eyre becomes an
independent and spirited survivor-qualities that serve her well as governess at Thornfield
Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer Rochester the discovery of his
terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him whatever the consequences
or follow her convictions even if it means leaving her beloved? This updated Penguin Classics
edition features a new introduction by Brontë scholar and award-winning novelist Stevie Davies
as well as comprehensive notes a chronology further reading and an appendix. For more than
seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1 700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global
bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust
the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished
scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning
translators.
