Jane Eyre
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.27 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0098KOSCE |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 563 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Classic for a reason" according to Mom. Another step in my journey of reading or re-reading classics I missed or have forgotten; and another instance of realizing why classics are classics. Reading this later in life gives a different picture of the story, the writing style and the the times from which it came.This would be a wonderful mother-daughter read. It brings forward opportunities to talk about relationships - what makes one good or bad - as well as dedication, study, and a myriad of other topics that an adolescent faces. As J. This a beautiful, well-researched annotated version of the beloved classic Linda Sue Richards This a beautiful, well-researched annotated version of the beloved classic, "Wuthering Heights." The editor knew exactly what she was doing and her comments and explanations were erudite and spot-on. I especially enjoyed her thought-provoking critiques. There are many beautiful maps, reproductions of movie posters and stills, pictures of the Yorkshire moors, the Bronte Parsonage, etc. if I have one criticism, and for me it was significant, the font used in the annotations was tiny and very light. GmaM said An Enjoyable Read. I enjoyed the book. I was surprised how our modern-day language has, apparently, been dumbed down over the years. I'm college-educated, but found many words she used to be ones I had never heard. That said, I still enjoyed the book. I probably should have read it years ago in some English class, but it was never required. I took my time with no looming deadlines and enjoyed it.
The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, but is nonetheless a novel many consider ahead of its time given the individualistic character of Jane and the novel's exploration of sexuality, religion, and proto-feminism.. Rochester, the byronic master of Thornfield Hall. Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of eponymous Jane Eyre, her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr