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UK: Nelson, 1905. First Edition Thus . Full-Leather. Very Good ++/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 1st Edition Thus 1905. A new deluxe full leather publication of the works of the Bronte sisters. Includes Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley, The Professor, Villette, Agnes Grey, Poems. A very unusual presentation Gift bookplate to inner box from the Ladies Education Committee on behalf of H. H. Princess Victoria of Scleaswic-Holstein.Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. Victoria Louise Sophia Augusta Amelia Helena; 1870 - 1948 was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.Includes the original wood and cloth decorative presentation box. A nice decorative gift set. Frontis plate to each volume. India paper. The books are very good++ and bright. Very slight rubbing to edges. Includes the original gift box which is rubbed to edges. Cloth lightened, marked and well worn in places. Box hinge repaired with archival matching cloth.…

"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte is a bildungsroman that chronicles the life of its eponymous protagonist. Orphaned and mistreated as a child, Jane Eyre grows up at Gateshead Hall under the care of her cruel aunt and cousins. She then attends Lowood School, where she faces hardship but receives an education that shapes her character. As a young woman, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, employed by the enigmatic and brooding Mr. Rochester. Jane's time at Thornfield Hall is marked by her growing affection for Rochester, despite their differing social statuses. Their relationship blossoms until a shocking revelation about Rochester's past disrupts their plans for marriage. Forced to leave Thornfield Hall, Jane finds refuge at Moor House, where she discovers her distant relatives, the Rivers family. She forms strong bonds with them but remains haunted by her love for Rochester. The narrative reveals Jane's fierce independence, unwavering principles, and quest for autonomy and love despite societal constraints. Eventually, she inherits a fortune and learns that Rochester, now blind and maimed from a tragic fire, seeks reconciliation. Returning to Rochester, Jane finds him humbled and rehabilitated. They reunite and marry, embracing a life together built on mutual respect and equality. "Jane Eyre" is not only a tale of romance but also a nuanced exploration of societal expectations, feminism, morality, and the struggle for personal identity and integrity. Bronte's novel broke boundaries by portraying a strong-willed, independent female protagonist who defies convention in her pursuit of love and self-realization. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its compelling characters, richly detailed settings, and themes that resonate across generations, making "Jane Eyre" a timeless classic in English literature.

The title page should bear the following details: "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography," the author's name "Currer Bell" (which was Bronte's pseudonym), and the publisher's name, Smith, Elder & Co.