Shirley: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Shirley by Charlotte Brontë — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Shirley, published in 1849, was Charlotte Brontë’s second novel after Jane Eyre. Published under her pseudonym of “Currer Bell,” it differs in several respects from that earlier work. It is written in the third person with an omniscient narrator, rather than the first-person of Jane Eyre, and incorporates the themes of industrial change and the plight of unemployed workers. It also features strong pleas for the recognition of women’s intellect and right to their independence of thought and action.
Quick facts about Shirley
- Title: Shirley
- Author: Charlotte Brontë
- First published: 1800
- Genre: england, fiction, british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), fiction, historical, general
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1095397W
Where to read Shirley
Shirley by Charlotte Brontë is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shirley about?
<p><i>Shirley</i>, published in 1849, was <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/charlotte-bronte">Charlotte Brontë’s</a> second novel after <i><a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/charlotte-bronte/jane-eyre">Jane Eyre</a></i>.
Who wrote Shirley?
Shirley was written by Charlotte Brontë.
When was Shirley published?
Shirley was first published in 1800.
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