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UK: Smith Elder, 1867. New Edition . Decorative Cloth. Very Good ++/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. New Edition 1867/1869 Six volume set of the works of the Bronte's. Extremely rare set of the works of the Bronte from the 1860's in their original cloth. These are probably the first printing in this binding. This edition is not mentioned in the bibliography. Includes Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Shirley, The Professor, Villette, Agnes Grey and Poems The books are very good and bright. Light edge rubbing. Gilt dulled in places and lightened spots to cloth. Contents good. Name to endpaper. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18845/18846/18847/18848/18827/18828

"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.