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Stockholm, Albert Bonnuers f�rlag, (1850). In contemporary half calf with gilt lettering to spine. Spine neatly polished and corner restored. Lower corner of front board repaired. Previous owner's name ["Emilia Lundin"] to pasted down front end paper. Small vague newpaperstamp to lower part of the following pages: p. 26, 58, 94, 120, 146, 186, 210., otherwise fine and clean. The exceedingly rare first Swedish translation of Charlotte Bront�'s landmark work. Translated only three years after the original English edition, it constitutes one of the very earliest translations, predating the first full French translation by 4 years.The translation was published as part of the "Europeiska f�ljetongen", Swedish magazine for foreign literature, which Albert Bonnier published after his numerous travels around Europe. OCLC only locates one copy: National Library of Sweden.

"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.