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Jane Eyre: An Autobiography: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Jane Eyre: An Autobiography is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Brontë, Charlotte (1816–1855).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel published in 1847. It follows the life of Jane Eyre from her oppressed childhood through her education and into adulthood, where she becomes governess at Thornfield Hall and falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester. Told through intimate first-person narrative, this groundbreaking bildungsroman explores moral and spiritual development while addressing class, religion, sexuality, and feminism. The story unfolds across five distinct stages, each shaping Jane's journey toward independence and belonging.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
  • Author credits: Brontë, Charlotte (1816–1855)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Bildungsromans
  • Charity-schools -- Fiction
  • Country homes -- Fiction
  • England -- Fiction
  • Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
  • Governesses -- Fiction
  • Love stories
  • Married people -- Fiction
  • Mentally ill women -- Fiction
  • Orphans -- Fiction
  • Young women -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Classics of Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Romance

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