Hardback
Chartlotte Brontë
Originally and tellingly titled Jane Eyre: an autobiography – the book follows the growth of the eponymous Jane Eyre from age ten to about thirty, and the story of her life. During the years she experiences more than a fair share of cruelty and misfortune, but also friendship and romance, in situations and locations closely resembling those the author herself is known to have experienced in her youth.
What makes Jane Eyre special is its combination of psychologically deep depiction of the mind of a growing young woman, mastery of language and symbolism, and elements of romance and mysterious gothic atmosphere. These strands are vowen together in a beguiling way, producing a captivating and dramatic story of self-discovery and love.
The modern reader is struck by the undercurrents and meditations related to topics like religion, autonomy, gender and social class. These themes remain as vital and important as ever.
We include a section on Charlotte Brontë’s life and background, including select chapters from the biography written by her close friend Elizabeth Gaskell after her death, originally published in 1857.
The book comes in 170x240mm format with hard cover, striking red foil details and red coloured paper edges, designed by Piëtke Visser in Helsinki.
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Designer: Piëtke Visser
Pages: 488
Format: 170x240mm
Cover: Hard
ISBN: 978-952-65385-6-3
