Charlotte Brontë Books
Charlotte Brontë, along with her sisters Emily and Anne, wrote novels celebrated for their suspenseful plots and romantic sense of atmosphere. As a female novelist in Victorian England, Brontë struggled to have her work taken seriously, and originally published her novels under the male pseudonym of Currer Bell. Now, her novels are recognized as works of genius.
What's Jane Eyre about?
Jane Eyre (1874) is an intense, intimate portrait of a young woman’s search to find her place in Victorian society without compromising her passionate ideals. It follows her as she navigates life’s obstacles – and her developing love for the mysterious Edward Rochester.
Who should read Jane Eyre?
- Hopeless romantics who crave plot twists and turns
- History lovers keen to get a window into life as a nineteenth-century governess
- Fans of period dramas like Outlander and Bridgerton
What's Villette about?
Villette (1853) tells the tale of Lucy Snowe who, after a series of family deaths, immigrates from England to the fictional French town of Villette to teach at a girls' school, where she encounters love, loss, and linguistic barriers.
Who should read Villette?
- Fans of classic literature
- Romantic novel enthusiasts
- Historical fiction readers