Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters. She is best known for her novel "Jane Eyre," which was published in 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell.
Brief Biography
- Born: April 21, 1816, in Thornton, Yorkshire, England
- Died: March 31, 1855, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
- Occupation: Novelist, Poet
Works
- Jane Eyre (1847)
- Shirley (1849)
- Villette (1853)
Jane Eyre
"Jane Eyre" is considered one of the greatest novels in the English language. The story follows the life of Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl who becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and individualism.
- Jane Eyre is a classic work of Victorian literature.
- The novel has been adapted into multiple films and television series.
Quotes
- "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will."
- "There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. We had been shut up for a week so excessively rainy."
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