Charlotte Brontë was a British novelist whose works have become standards of English literature. Her writing, often rooted in personal experience, explores the complexities of society, morality, and the inner lives of her characters. With incredible power and insight, she tackled themes such as social class, religion, and female emancipation. Her prose is characterized by its psychological depth and her ability to create strong, unforgettable female protagonists.
Exploring classic literature through a Christian and literary lens, this series offers insightful reflections by a bestselling scholar. Readers will delve into profound themes and characters, gaining a deeper understanding of the texts' moral and spiritual dimensions. The analysis encourages a thoughtful engagement with the literature, enriching the reader's appreciation of both the stories and their broader implications.
Jane Eyre / Charlotte Bronte -- Wuthering Heights / Emily Bronte -- Shirley / Charlotte Bronte -- Villette / Charlotte Bronte -- The professor / Charlotte Bronte
The most cherished novels from England's talented sisters, all in one gorgeously packaged volume The Brontë family was a literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. Both Charlotte's Jane Eyre and Emily's Wuthering Heights have won lofty places in the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of generations of readers. For the first time ever, Penguin Classics unites these two enduring favorites with the lesser known but no less powerful work by their youngest sister, Anne. Drawn from Anne's own experiences as a governess, Agnes Grey offers a compelling view of Victorian chauvinism and materialism. Its inclusion makes The Brontë Sisters a must-have volume for anyone fascinated by this singularly talented family. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Charlotte Bronte's letters are our most direct source of information about the
Brontes and the life of the novelist. Vivid and passionate, they describe her
inmost feelings as well as the world around her in Haworth, Belgium, and
London. They offer insights into her novels and the development of her
literary style.
The Bronte family was a literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. Both
Charlotte's Jane Eyre and Emily's Wuthering Heights have won lofty places in
the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of generations of readers.
This title unites these two favourites.
The story of a plain and penniless orphan who accepts a job as governess at Thornfield Hall and soon finds herself in love with her melancholy employer, Mr. Edward Rochester, a man with a terrible secret
Includes Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", "Shirley", "The Professor" and "Villette", as well as Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights". Also included are commissioned introductions to the novels by Hilary Mantel, A. Norman Jeffares, Robert Barnard, Eileen Dunlop and Charlotte Cory.
Jane Eyre verlebt als Waise eine unglückliche Kindheit bei ihrer Tante. Als
sie alt genug ist, wird sie auf das lieblos geführte Lowood Internat
geschickt. Jane ist fleißig und begabt und so darf sie nach ihrem
Schulabschluss als Lehrerin im Internat bleiben. Ihre Einsamkeit und ihr
Bedürfnis nach Zuneigung und einem Zuhause lassen sie diese Stelle jedoch bald
aufgeben. Sie wechselt nach Thornfield Hall, wo sie fortan als Gouvernante
tätig ist. Jane erarbeitet sich bald den Respekt von Mr. Rochester, dem
Besitzer des Anwesens. Erst allmählich wird ihr klar, dass ein dunkles
Geheimnis auf ihm und Thornfield Hall lastet.
