Jane Eyre facts for kids
Title page of the first Jane Eyre edition
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| Author | Charlotte Brontë |
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| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
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1847 |
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Jane Eyre is a very famous novel written by Charlotte Brontë. It was first published in 1847 in London. Charlotte Brontë used a pen name, Currer Bell, when the book first came out.
The book was an instant hit and became very popular. Many people loved it, including another famous writer, William Makepeace Thackeray. Charlotte Brontë even dedicated the second edition of her novel to him.
The Story of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre tells the story of a young English orphan girl named Jane. She is described as small, not very pretty, but very smart and full of strong feelings. The story is told from Jane's point of view, so you get to know her thoughts and experiences.
This type of novel is called a Bildungsroman. This means it's a story about a character's journey from childhood to adulthood. It focuses on how their experiences and emotions help them grow and mature.
Jane's Life Stages
Jane's life in the novel is divided into five main parts:
- Childhood at Gateshead: This is where Jane lives as a young orphan with her unkind relatives.
- Education at Lowood School: Jane goes to a strict school where she learns a lot. She also finds friends and people she looks up to.
- Governess at Thornfield Manor: Jane becomes a teacher for a young girl. Here, she falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester.
- Time with the Rivers Family: After leaving Thornfield, Jane finds a new family who helps her.
- Reunion and Marriage: Finally, Jane reunites with Mr. Rochester and they get married.
The novel Jane Eyre has 38 chapters. Most copies of the book are at least 400 pages long. When it was first published, it came out in three separate books.
Images for kids
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Young Jane argues with her guardian Mrs Reed of Gateshead, illustration by F. H. Townsend
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St John Rivers admits Jane to Moor House, illustration by F. H. Townsend
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The Salutation pub in Hulme, Manchester, where Brontë began to write Jane Eyre; the pub was a lodge in the 1840s.
See also
In Spanish: Jane Eyre para niños
