Charlotte bronte was born at thornton, yorkshire, on april 21, 1816. Jane eyre is a book into which generations of readers have escaped. Antique books, rare books and first editions specialist. Jane eyre by bronte, first edition abebooks passion for books. And other conversations with your favorite literary characters by mallory ortberg. Charlotte brontes jane eyre 1864 htc rare book gallery. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte first edition 1st printing 1847 currer bell. When it was published in 1847, however, bronte was attacked by.
Her parents died when she was a small child and the little girl was sent to live with her uncle and aunt reed at gateshead. The first published novel by the bronte sisters, credited with revolutionizing literature and even by one recent writer with no less than inventing the modern self. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Bronte believed it would be an easier feat at getting her novel published were she to use a male name as opposed to her birthgiven name. Jane eyre is a love story filled with passion and intelligence. One of my favorite books in my home library is a copy of jane eyre i bought in an antique store for a handful of dollars. Orphaned into the household of her aunt reed at gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at lowood charity school, jane eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. Jane austen books first editions by peter harrington rare. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1854 charlotte bronte married her fathers curate, arthur bell nicholls.
Buy jane eyre vintage classics reprint by bronte, charlotte isbn. Jane eyre is a 19thcentury gothic romance of the highest order, but its an unconventional one. Vintage 1981 jane eyre by charlotte bronte, franklin library. A very fine copy, beautifully preserved and clean throughout.
Our jane austen antique books mug is a lovely mug featuring beautiful editions of jane austens work the design, based on rare, antique novels, makes this such an original piece. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. J3 1864x by tatiana radujkovic physical features the version of jane eyre that resides in ohio universitys special collections vault at alden library is a small, cheaply made book that was published in 1864. I liked it but then again, english literature was my major in college. I have tried a few times since, again circumstances in life intervening. Three books to read after jane eyre by charlotte bronte amanda nelson 0220 when book riot asked you what your favorite books were, jane eyre came out number three, just after to kill a mockingbird and pride and prejudice though im of the opinion that jane and rochester could take elizabeth and darcy any day of the week, especially sundays. This is a very early edition of jane eyre by charlotte bronte any bronte fan would be pleased to own this beauty. Oh i was just talking to someone about jane eyre the other day. She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel. She died during her pregnancy on march 31, 1855 in haworth, yorkshire. It does get a lot more interesting but chances are if you dont like the beginning at all then you wont really get into it. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jane eyre remains one of the most widely read of english classics.
Note to the third edition i avail myself of the opportunity which a third edition of jane eyre affords me, of again addressing a word to the public, to explain that my claim to the title of novelist rests on this one work alone. Charlotte submitted jane eyre, which caught the eye of george smith, and appeared at breakneck speed on 19 october 1847, in three volumes, edited by currer bell. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. She is hired as governess by a very wealthy man whom she falls in love with. I must admit i did try jane eyre back then and was getting into it before circumstances meant i didnt do so much reading and could not get back into the story. False dawn, the old maid, the spark, new years day. Charlotte bronte 181655, sister of anne bronte and emily bronte. Bronte had learned to combine extraordinary power of expressing passion with an equally surprising power of giving reality to her pictures which transfigures the commonest scenes and events in the light of genius dnb. Jane eyre, who is our narrator, was born into a poor family. My english teacher thought i should be in an accelerated reading program which was obviously really good for my social status.
Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, first edition abebooks. One of the first books she wanted me to read was jane eyre. Jane eyre the worlds best reading by charlotte bronte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vintage book covers vintage books vintage stuff old books antique books childrens books victorian books literature books illustration art nouveau shop wayfair for a zillion things home across all styles and budgets.
In a cruel world full of chaos and madness, jane eyre listens to her mind at least as much as her heart. Jane eyre wuthering heights 1943 charlotte emily bronte set of 2 antique books themodernprodigal. Jane eyre, novel by charlotte bronte, first published in 1847. Back in 7th grade, i was one of the nerdier kids in school, and i read all the time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Designed by sergio serrano a new cover for the classic tale of a strongwilled governess who takes destiny into her own hands. Two things that are odd in my opinion about this book is that on the front cover and the title page it says the randmcnally school library, and theres also no page. Jane eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of english fiction. I like all the books by the bronte sisters and especially jane austen. Jane eyre is not only the first novel published by charlotte bronte, but is also the first published of the bronte sisters. By any standard, jane eyre was a resounding success barker, 53537.
If, therefore, the authorship of other works of fiction. Jane eyre first edition charlotte bronte bauman rare books. Brontes novel about a shy, quiet governess who becomes a tutor in a great house and falls in love with its lonely and mysterious master is one of the great classics of english literature. Art type edition, brown home decor, gothic novel, goth wedding gift, the worlds popular classics. A tale, full of sorrow and adversity follows miss eyre from an awkward and peculiar child, to an opinionated and strong young woman. Old edition of jane eyre should be new again shelftalker. The message here is that jane is better off single than with the wrong partner, or a partner who asks her to betray her own conscience. Widely considered a classic, it gave a new truthfulness to the victorian novel with its realistic portrayal of the inner life of a woman, noting her struggles with her natural desires and social condition. The first edition was published on 16 october 1847. Make offer vintage 1981 jane eyre by charlotte bronte. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The classic gothic novel jane eyre, a biography of the title character, is a chronological tale of heartache, hardship and love that can bare all things. For sale is an excellent condition leatherbound hardcover copy of jane eyre by charlotte bronte. An authoritative text, backgrounds, criticism, a norton critical edition by bronte, charlotte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
At the end we are steeped through and through with the genius, the vehemence, the indignation of charlotte bronte. Janes uncle truly cared for her and showed his affection openly, but mrs. Unique in its attention to the thoughts and feelings of a female protagonist, jane eyre was ahead of its time as a protofeminist text. Jane eyre vintage classics by charlotte bronte apr 7, 2009.
Jane eyre, the story of a young girl and her passage into adulthood, was an immediate commercial success at the time of its original publication in 1847. I have a jane eyre second edition, published by randmcnally, with a forward by currer bell, and im wondering what the value of it is. Published by random house in 1943, this outofprint edition was illustrated with engravings by fritz eichenberg and features one of the most beautiful and intriguing book covers ive seen, with eichenbergs etching of jane and her fellow schoolgirls printed directly. Jane eyre appeared in 1847 and was followed by shirley 1848 and vilette 1853. Virginia woolf i go back to jane eyre so often and it was one of the first books that made me think, this is me, in some deep way. Her father, patrick bronte, became curate for life of the moorland parish of haworth, yorkshire, in 1820, and her mother, maria bronte, died the following year, leaving behind five daughters and a son who were cared for in the parsonage by their aunt, elizabeth branwell. Browse todays selected jane austen books for sale, best offer and auction. Le feu follet offers a selection of rare antique and signed books. This special collectors edition is published by the easton press in norwalk, ct. I already own several copies of jane eyre but i would love this one too.
Jane eyre was first published in london on october 16, 1847 by smith, elder and co. Texts from jane eyre npr coverage of texts from jane eyre. In this novel, charlotte bronte invented a romantic tale of passion and thrill and created one of the most unforgettable heroines of all the times. In an amazing year for them, all three published a work in 1847 under a bell pseudonym. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jane eyre follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth. Introduction and notes by dr sally minogue, canterbury christ church university college. New listingjane eyre by charlotte bronte easton press leather collectors edition unread. Suzanne vega i go back to jane eyre so often and it was one of the first books that made me think, this is. This copy of jane eyre is not a first edition copy.
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