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I have tried a few times since, again circumstances in life intervening. April 21, 2016 marks the 200 th anniversary of the birth of charlotte bronte. Jane eyre, the story of a young girl and her passage into adulthood, was an immediate commercial success at the time of its original publication in. I must admit i did try jane eyre back then and was getting into it before circumstances meant i didnt do so much reading and could not get back into the story. Bronte jane eyre used first edition sellersupplied images. Thus, even though there had been gathering speculation about the true authorship of jane eyre in the spring of 1848, and even though ellen recognised, having obtained a third printing i.
Soon after publishing jane eyre, she began writing her next novel shirley. The text reprinted in this new edition is that of the 1848 third edition textthe last text corrected by the author. I have a black leatherbound edition of jane eyre by. Jun 20, 20 jane eyre was the first published novel from the bronte sisters, kick starting one of the most famous literary legacies of the 19th century. Charlotte bronte jane eyre note to the third edition. It is in collins cleartype press, in which the preface finishes with i have dedicated this edition of jane ayre currer bell, december 21st, 1847. Zsr special collections copy of the first edition of jane eyre was part of charles h.
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Triple decker in the same format as the 1st edition. Brothers of new york came out with the american edition in 1848. Orphaned in to the household of her aunt reed at gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at lowood charity school, jane eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. Jane eyre follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to. Jane eyre is a famous and influential novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Jane eyre, charlotte bronte1888 early edition, first publisher. I avail myself of the opportunity which a third edition of jane eyre affords me, of again addressing a word to the public, to explain that my claim to the title of novelist rests. Make offer 1857 life of charlotte bronte by gaskell, 1st american edition. Charlotte bronte books jane eyre first editions of. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Jane eyre annotated by charlotte bronte, paperback barnes. This edition retains the authors prefaces to the first and third editions. For the serious collector, first edition charlotte bronte books can be found if they are willing to pay.
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Reprints the 1848 third edition text of jane eyre, 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. Description being unnecessary, according to charlotte bronte, the first edition of jane eyre did not contain a preface p. Feb 22, 2014 i too have a hard backed good condition of jane eyre from 1848, 3rd edition with preface to the 2nd edition and an additional note to the third addition, by currer bell on april th 1848. The publisher reissued the collection with a different title page. This second edition contains a preface written by the author currer bell charlotte bronte and dated december 1847. Dec 09, 20 charlotte submitted jane eyre, which caught the eye of george smith, and appeared at breakneck speed on 19 october 1847, in three volumes, edited by currer bell. Jane eyre remains one of the most widely read of english classics. The value lies in this being the first edition of one of the most enduring classics of english literature, bonhams luke batterham told keighley news. Trying to find the value of 2nd edition of jane eyre by charlotte bronte published in 1847 by little. Apr 26, 2016 april 21, 2016 marks the 200 th anniversary of the birth of charlotte bronte. Beloved by generations of teenage girls who identify with the eponymous jane, her suffering, her fortitude and generosity, jane eyre also plays a key role in the acceptance of female authors. The 1848 edition of jane eyre, with a preface by charlotte bronte. Her bestknown novel, jane eyre, was first published in 1847.
Accompanied by documents and illustrations that place the work in its historical context, this volume of jane eyre has additional features which present the text from several contemporary critical perspectives to give you a more wellrounded sense of the significance of this classic novel. Jane eyre was the first published novel from the bronte sisters, kick starting one of the most famous literary legacies of the 19th century. What is the value of charlotte brontes eyre second edition. Charlotte submitted jane eyre, which caught the eye of george smith, and appeared at breakneck speed on 19 october 1847, in three volumes, edited by. This volume, based on the 1848 third edition of brontes classic novel, reprints the text of jane eyre accompanied by. Charlotte bronte jane eyre note to the third edition genius. A rare first edition copy of charlotte brontes jane eyre has sold as part of bonhams books, maps, manuscripts and historical photographs auction, which was held on june 19 in london. To the public, for the indulgent ear it has inclined to a plain tale with few pretensions. The 1st american edition, published in 1848 by harper and brothers, new york. Jane eyre preface a preface to the first edition of jane eyre being unnecessary, i gave none. I avail myself of the opportunity which a third edition of jane eyre affords me, of again addressing a word to the public, to explain that my claim to the title of novelist rests on this one. Soon after publishing jane eyre, she began writing her. Jane eyre by bronte, charlotte, and mason, michael introduction by, and bell, currer preface by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.