Synopsis "Jane Eyre (Annotated Keynote Classics) (in English)"
“And this man I bent over—this commonplace, quiet stranger—how had he become involved in the web of horror? and why had the Fury flown at him?”This Gothic Romance of strength, rebellion, and desire will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading. An orphan girl is forced to find her own way in Victorian England and becomes a governess in a Gothic mansion that has dark and terrifying secrets. When the mysterious master of the house returns, her carefully cultivated moral courage is stretched to the limit. This groundbreaking novel of a passionate and independent woman was a best-seller in 1847 and continues to inspire readers today. Charlotte Brontë was born in 1816. Her father was an Anglican clergyman, and her mother and two of her sisters died while Charlotte was still a child. Growing up in the remote Yorkshire Moors, reading and writing their own stories was prime entertainment for Charlotte and her siblings. Her two sisters, Emily and Anne Brontë, also became accomplished writers. Charlotte Brontë also wrote the novels “Villette, Shirley, “ and “The Professor.Keynote Classics™ offer a better way to read classic literature, whether for enjoyment or for a class. They include an Introductory Key and footnotes to give you helpful information that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel. Traditional literature introductions include in-depth analysis describing plot, themes, and literary devices, and they give away the story before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it relying your own perceptions. Keynote Classics™ Introductory Keys are different. No-spoiler study guides don’t give away plot, themes, or symbolism, and they don’t do literary analysis for you. They simply point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Includes brief historical context about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help you gain important perspective before reading it. Provides 10 suggested topics for discussion and/or essays. Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get at the meat of a novel. Keynote Classics paperbacks provide more space in the margins for jotting down your thoughts, connections, and interpretations while you read. Printed with chlorine-free ink and acid-free paper made from 30% post-consumer waste recycled material supplied by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified provider. Buy this unabridged, 1847 edition of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre from Keynote Classics today!
