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 Bront sisters won immortality through their novels, but they and their brother Branwell were also outstanding poets. This generous selection of their best poems gives readers access to the personal feelings and observations woven into their great novels, from Anne's loneliness as a governess to the thrill Emily felt on the wild moors.
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
Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor by Charlotte Brontë and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë are included in this new addition to the Library of Literary Classics.
Jane Eyre is a poor young teacher who works for the rich Mr. Rochester. She loves him and wants to marry him. He loves her too, but he has a secret which brings them great sadness.
