Bøker av Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of its title character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of fictitious Thornfield Hall. The story focusses on the gradual unfolding of Jane's moral and spiritual sensibility during her growth and development.

¿I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.¿As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester.Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret. A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations¿

Shirley is an attractive and independent young woman. Caroline is insecure and unsure about her future. They are both in love with two brothers: Robert and Louis. As they navigate love and friendship, will these two women be able to find their place within Victorian society?

Young and self-absorbed, Lucy Snowe travels from England in order to seek employment in a girls' boarding school in a small French town: Villette. After facing isolation and societal pressure, Lucy desires freedom, love and balance in her life. Ultimately, Lucy must make a crucial decision that will impact her, for better or for worse.

William ventures to Brussels in the hope of becoming a teacher. But he quickly finds that the culture of Catholic Belgians is strikingly different to that of the Victorian English.

Orphaned and then abandoned, Jane Eyre's unhappy childhood leads her to seek comfort in life as a governess, working for the wealthy Edward Rochester at Thornfield Hall. But there's a dark secret spirited away within the attic, and Jane is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision.

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë wrote during the 19th century, a time when women's contributions to literature were often overlooked or dismissed. Initially, they published their works under pseudonyms (Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell) to navigate the societal prejudices against female authors. Their poetry and novels explored complex emotions, challenged social norms, and offered profound insights into human nature.As poets, the Brontë sisters exhibited a shared fascination with nature, especially the wild and desolate landscapes of their native Yorkshire. Their works often incorporated vivid descriptions of nature as a backdrop for exploring themes of love, loss, identity, and the human psyche. The sisters'poetry is marked by their individual voices, with Emily's evocative and passionate expressions, Charlotte's introspection and emotional depth, and Anne's moral and reflective tone.Despite their relatively short lives, the Brontë sisters left an enduring legacy through their writings. Their poetry and novels continue to captivate readers worldwide, and their contributions to literature have been recognized as remarkable examples of literary talent and feminist thought during their time and beyond.

El otro día, al revisar mis papeles, hallé en mi mesa la siguiente copia de una carta que envié, un año ha, a un viejo conocido del colegio.Querido Charles:Creo que cuando tú y yo estuvimos juntos en Eton no éramos lo que podría llamarse personajes populares; tú eras un ser sarcástico, observador, perspicaz y frío; no intentaré trazar mi propio retrato, pero no recuerdo que fuera especialmente atractivo, ¿y tú? Desconozco qué magnetismo animal nos unió; desde luego, yo jamás albergué por ti sentimiento alguno que se pareciera al de Pilades y Orestes, y tengo razones para creer que, por tu parte, estabas igualmente lejos de cualquier sentimiento romántico. No obstante, fuera de las horas lectivas, estábamos siempre juntos, charlando y paseando; cuando el tema de conversación eran nuestros compañeros o nuestros maestros, nos comprendíamos mutuamente, y cuando yo recurría a alguna expresión de afecto, a un aprecio vago por algo excelente o hermoso, tanto si era de naturaleza animada como inanimada, tu sardónica frialdad no me impresionaba; entonces, como ahora, me sentía superior a tal freno. Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que te escribí y más aún desde que nos vimos; el otro día, hojeando casualmente un periódico de tu condado, mis ojos fueron a dar con tu nombre. Empecé a pensar en los viejos tiempos, a repasar los acontecimientos ocurridos desde que nos separamos y me senté para escribir esta carta; no sé cuáles han sido tus ocupaciones, pero oirás, si decides escucharme, cómo el mundo me ha tratado a mí.

Large Print EditionLarge Print 16-point font for easy readingProfessionally typeset for premium quality print and easy readingFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Charlotte Brontë'Charlotte Brontë's timeless novel explores love, identity, and independence in 19th-century England. The novel follows Jane, an orphan girl, on her journey to find herself. She discovers the transformative power of love and the importance of staying true to oneself while tormented by a cruel relative."I would always rather be happy than dignified."Identity is a prominent theme in Jane Eyre. Jane struggles to find her place but ultimately discovers who she is and what she stands for. Love is another key theme as Jane's relationship with Mr. Rochester transforms both characters. Jane learns independence as a crucial character trait as she learns refuses to compromise her principles, even in adversity.This classic is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore these timeless themes. The book resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds. The prose is beautiful, the characters unforgettable, and the plot compelling. Don't miss out - pick up your copy today of this Sastrugi Press Classic and discover the magic of this unforgettable novel!Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

The English author Charlotte Bronte wrote the book, Jane Eyre. The main character of the book tells the story in the first person. It takes place at the end of George III's reign, somewhere in the north of England (1760-1820). There are five main phases: Jane's upbringing at Gateshead Hall, where her aunt and cousins abuse her physically and verbally; her schooling at Lowood School, where she makes friends and role models but experiences persecution and deprivation; Her time as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets her enigmatic employer, Edward Fairfax Rochester, and falls in love; her time in the Moor House, where her earnest but icy clergyman cousin, St. John Rivers, proposes to her; and finally, her reunion with and marriage to her beloved Rochester. It offers viewpoints on a variety of significant societal topics and concepts throughout these parts, many of which are critical of the existing quo.Charlotte Brontë.

English author Charlotte Bronte published Villette in 1853. The central protagonist Lucy Snowe moves from her native England to the made-up French-speaking city of Villette to work as a teacher at a girls' school, where she becomes entangled in romance and adventure.A few weeks after Polly left Mrs. Bretton's house, Lucy also departs for unspecified reasons. Lucy is left without a family, a home, or any money due to an unexplained family tragedy. She is employed by Miss Marchmont, a rheumatically disabled woman, as a career.Miss Marchmont shares her sad love story of 30 years ago with Lucy and concludes that she should treat Lucy better. She believes that death will reunite her with her dead lover. She thrives despite Mme. Beck was always watching over the staff and students.Lucy gets to know her coworker, the obnoxious, autocratic, and combative professor M. Paul Emanuel, progressively better. Paul and She do end up falling in love.The incidents involving the nun undoubtedly played a significant role in the book's reputation as gothic fiction.

The complete canon of the Brontë sisters' classic novels, dramatised by bestselling author Rachel JoyceJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëOrphan Jane falls in love with the enigmatic Rochester, but he is concealing a dark secret.Villette by Charlotte BrontëLeaving England to teach in Villette, Lucy Snowe experiences the pangs of unrequited love.

Charlotte Brontë is one of the most famous literary figures in English literature.

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