Published in 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell, Jane Eyre traces the life of its orphaned heroine from a harsh childhood through her years as a governess at the brooding Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with the mysterious and troubled Mr. Rochester. Charlotte Bronte’s novel was revolutionary in its direct, first-person voice and its insistence on a woman’s right to emotional and moral autonomy.
A landmark of Victorian fiction and Gothic romance alike, Jane Eyre continues to captivate readers with its intensity, its famous atmospheric writing, and its unforgettable protagonist. Download this free EPUB from Better Gutenberg and meet one of literature’s most enduring heroines.