Jane privately decides to answer the letter from her uncle, john eyre, which mrs. Like her creator, she was a heroine ahead of her time, and her story is peppered. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Brocklehurst doesnt think his ideas about the moral value of selfdenial and modesty apply to his own family, evidence of his religious hyprocrisy. Jane eyre be classic and millions of other books are available for instant. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Important literary elements in jane eyre jane eyre. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte new deluxe collectible hardcover classics. First editions of jane eyre by currer bell are available rarely for sale.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Orphaned as an infant, jane eyre lives with at gateshead with her aunt, sarah reed, as the novel opens. The original version has been adapted only to update the language to make it easier for the modern reader of today to understand. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, first edition abebooks. Make offer vintage jane eyre 1847 charlotte bronte book league of america. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jane eyre remains one of the most widely read of english classics. Jane eyre the worlds best reading by charlotte bronte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Value of eyre published 1847 the book league of america. Hi guys, this is something ive always wondered about in jane eyre.
Jane eyre by charlotte bronte goodreads share book. Also a soft green leather edition with gold edging on pages of jane eyre by charlotte bronte,second edition december 21st, 1847 with a note to the 3rd edition dated april th 1848. 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. I just read a wonderful book entitled the thirteeth tale and the author referenced jane eyre numerous times in the book, so i. Amanda root is that performer in this unabridged naxos edition, and her resonant, supple voice is perfect for creating brontes atmosphere, as well as the. When jane eyre was first published in 1847, it was an immediate popular and critical success. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This first edition by charlotte bronte is available at bauman rare books. 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. Literature study guides jane eyre discussion questions page 1. Jane eyre in all of its original splendor has been brought to readable classics.
And, unlike many in her situation, she sticks to her morals and her idea of what is wrong or right regardless of what outcome is in it for her. The theme of religion in jane eyre from litcharts the. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of jane eyre and what it means. Brothers of new york came out with the american edition in 1848. Unlike blanche, jane doesnt value money for its own sake. Amanda root is that performer in this unabridged naxos edition, and her resonant, supple voice. In this novel, charlotte bronte invented a romantic tale of passion and thrill and created one of. Jane eyre charlotte bronte vintage international collectors library icl.
Jane chooses a book that contains images of cold, lonely, desolate landscapes and sinking ships. Bronte and jane both grew up as orphans, and relate in. Jane eyre is a 19thcentury gothic romance of the highest order, but its an unconventional one. When i first read the book, the ending was sort of spoiled for me i knew that jane and rochester would fall for each other and get married. See above the title page of the first issue which did not include a preface by the author, something remedied in the second edition. The book league of america wasnt in business until the 1920s, was sold to doubleday during the depression and continued printing until the 1950s. Charlotte bronte, jane eyre, first edition, in three volumes. Jane matures partly because she learns to follow christian lessons and resist temptation. The tone is both in the romantic and the gothic style, which were two common tones used in the time period of jane eyres creation. This quotation, part of janes outburst to her aunt just prior to her departure from gateshead for lowood school, appears in chapter 4. Jane eyre portrays the urgent quest of its narrator for an identity. All the book jane eyre is a recreation of charlottes brontes fantasy. What is the value of charlotte brontes eyre second edition. You paid a yearly fee and were allowed a book a month.
Awesome book dear jane is a book about one girl discovering who she is and finding the value in who she is as well as being able to put the broken pieces back together again. The first edition copy of charlotte brontes jane eyre is published in original boards. Jane eyre is my favorite classic novel of all time. The 1848 edition of jane eyre, with a preface by charlotte bronte. Their brother, john, is more blatantly hostile to jane, reminding her that she is a poor dependent of his mother who. Jane eyre first edition charlotte bronte bauman rare books. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in jane eyre, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Gentlemen in his station are not accustomed to marry their governesses. These elements help to add to the moments of darker times in the book, such as the early years of janes stay at lowood as well as the supernatural.
Her female cousins, georgiana and eliza, tolerate, but dont love her. Jane eyre is a famous and influential novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Vintage jane eyre 1847 charlotte bronte book league of america. Jane eyre was published in 1940 by the book league of america. Eyre was one of the first literary heroines to command recognition of feminine fortitude, wit, and desire. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte 1943 hc, fritz eichenberg illust. Perhaps they would look down on jane eyre, but would probably get some eyebrows raised at them.
We are temporarily closed but will reopen monday, april 20th, and begin accepting orders again friday april 17th. Characters who are interested in wealth and status are portrayed as the hypocritical and morally lost characters such as blanche. 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. She does so because she thinks that if john eyre made her his heir, as the letter stated, she would be closer to rochesters equal in terms of class. Gender roles feminism and injustice masochism through jane eyre, charlotte bronte communicates her disgust at the existing victorian class heirarchy. Although perfectly readable, i enjoy following its sentencesor at times laying the volume aside and hearing the storyread by a polished performer.
A rare first edition copy of charlotte brontes jane eyre has sold as part of bonhams books, maps, manuscripts and historical photographs auction, which was held on june 19 in london. In a cruel world full of chaos and madness, jane eyre listens to her mind at least as much as her heart. Jane, who cannot remember her parents, and as an orphan has no secure place in. Its hauntingly beautiful, eloquently written, daringly progressive, and a terrific love story to boot.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection. Senior book specialist adam douglas presents this first edition set of jane eyre by charlotte bronte. This classic beloved tale of the orphan jane eyre will captivate you and keep you reading until the end. Two things that are odd in my opinion about this book is that on the front cover and the title page it. Reed hates jane and allows her son john to torment the girl. An autobiography is a novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Religion and spirituality are key factors in how characters develop in the novel. In a way, jane eyre is just an autobiography in book form. Bronte would like to see herself as out of society, and unique, and feels that she has been mistreated in her life.
Jane is ten years old, an outsider in the reed family. Themes, ideas and values in jane eyre by rebecca johnson. If you wish to collect old books, please know that age does not necessarily relate to value. The 1848 edition of jane eyre, with a preface by charlotte. Jane eyre, novel by charlotte bronte, first published in 1847. Jane eyre, by charlotte bronte the project gutenberg ebook, jane eyre, by charlotte bronte, illustrated by f. Townsend this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no. In the passage, jane solidifies her own orphanhood, severing her ties to the little semblance of family that remained to her i will never call you aunt again as long as i. But it was a book that i was very enriched by reading. Its not just that so many people have read and loved and, yes, also hated this book.