Jane Eyre (Wordsworth Collector's Editions)
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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Loved the story, but the language of that period just goes on and on. If I had been reading and not listening, I might have given up.
A beautiful story that talks against a society reigned by patriarchy and power. Jan Eyre is the perfect example of book that tries to talk against the society of its time, I think, books that want to give messages to humanity, need to study this book. This book is the example of how not to force a change in society, but to try to make it with small steps, knowing that time will change them.
I love Jane Eyre - the book and the woman in the book. She is so practical and courageous -such perfect integrity. And who couldn't love Mr. Rochester and the description of how much he adores his "Janet." Funny, the old pithy English style of writing infuriates some people and I love the richness of it - like velvet or some rich tapestry - I just love the OVER language of it all. I spent a bit of time trying to find images of Thornfield and Moorehouse (sp?) online - a sure sign I was absorbed by the book. Like most great books, I was sad when it was concluded but happy that my heroine had her hero at last. Tomorrow night I will probably rent the movie so I can see if the movie matches the pictures in my mind! However NOBODY ever wants to rent these kind of movies with me!!!!
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