A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed
popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in
1847. Jane's journey from a troubled childhood to independence - and her
turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester - electrified
Victorian readers with its narrative power.
With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a
striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre
ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.