Jane Eyre

De Charlotte Bronte

Primeiro romance de Charlotte Brontë, grande clássico da literatura inglesa, que inspirou adaptações para cinema e televisão. Jane Eyre, órfã de pai e mãe, vive com parentes que a desprezam até ser enviada para a instituição de caridade Lowood. Apesar das inúmeras privações que enfrenta na escola, a menina leva uma vida quase feliz e se torna forte e independente. Aos 18 anos, decide partir para Thornfield e trabalhar como preceptora de Adèle, pupila do irônico e arrogante Edward Rochester. Jane Eyre narra, além de uma comovente história de amor, a saga de uma jovem em busca de uma vida mais rica do que a sociedade inglesa do século XIX tradicionalmente permitia às mulheres.

• Idioma: Português
• Editora: Edições Best Bolso
• Data de lançamento: 9 de dez. de 2016
• ISBN: 9788577995448

Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë, born in 1816, was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters, and one of the nineteenth century's greatest novelists. She is the author of Villette, The Professor, several collections of poetry, and Jane Eyre, one of English literature's most beloved classics. She died in 1855.

Avaliações de Jane Eyre

[raizel_1 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I love this book. It was part of present from my aunt for my 6th-grade graduation and maybe my first grownup book. I was excited to see an original handwritten copy by Charlotte Bronte in the British Library open to the page where Jane says, "Reader, I married him." And I was so sad when after only about 517 pages it ended. I lent it to a friend who replaced my paperback because the pages fell out; but I really wanted my copy back because I felt such a connection to it.Rereading it over the years, I've noticed new things. I like that Bronte is kind to her characters: Her two cousins and Blanche Ingram get to live happily ever after even though they are not kind to Jane. I am bemused by the sheer randomness or guiding hand of Providence that leads Jane to her long, lost family. I like the tree destroyed by lightning when Mr. Rochester proposes; I'm not sure what Bronte meant, but I see it as somehow related to the tree in the Garden of Eden and Jane's becoming a woman and her impending loss of innocence. I also liked Mr. Rochester's description of the chord that connects him to Jane even if she were to travel to the other end of the world, namely, Ireland.I've noticed that many stories have what I call a Lilith-Eve dichotomy in which an Adam-like character is involved with a Lilith character (social or intellectual equal, independent, creative, strong) and an Eve character (socially inferior, dependent or caring or wanting to be in a relationship, following rules, weak). Of course, not all of these characteristics fit any one character, but I hope you get the idea. Jane Eyre has many such Adam/Lilith/Eve connections: Mr. Rochester/Bertha Mason/Jane Eyre; Mr. Rochester/Blanche Ingram/Jane Eyre; Jane Eyre/Mr. Rochester/St. John Rivers; St. John Rivers/Jane Eyre/Rosamund OliverAdele's mother/her mother's lover/Mr. Rochester: .

[amerynth · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" is easily my most read book -- having received a copy as a present when I was in junior high, it quickly became well-worn and dogeared since I read it over and over again. Having recently read Jean Rhys' "Wide Sargasso Sea," I picked up my copy again, only to find the story is as enjoyable as ever.The story, for the few who are not familiar, is of Jane, a young orphan, with no relations who claim her who is shipped off to boarding school at the age of 10. She becomes a governess in Mr. Rochester's household and unaccountably falls in love with the brooding, mysterious man who is hiding a dark secret from his past.Having recently read Juliet Barkers' "The Brontes," I'm perhaps more in awe now that Charlotte Bronte was able to paint such vivid characters given her upbringing and life experiences. (Even when the characters are at their most insufferable, they are still interesting and entertaining.) "Jane Eyre" is definitely one of those books that I think everyone should read once even if classic British literature isn't your thing.

[andyray_1 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

i'm exactly halfway through for the first time in probably 20 years. This is my most re-read book, and although I think I know the story, two things keep me trudging along -- little scenes that I do not remember and the deliciousness of the prose. the only writer that is anywhere as delicious today is john irving, and side by side with dickens and the brontes, he would barely pass. Now finished, and it still is wonderful! I know we all have opinions and we are all different, but how can any English speaking person NOT LIKE this, simply for the deliciousness of the prose?

[nx74defiant · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Very much how I remembered. A great book that can be read over and over. St. John was even worse than I remembered. He really pressured Jane.

[unreachableshelf · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

One of the most powerful books that I have ever read, and quite rebellious considering its time.

[sarahetuemmler · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

This is a book about an orphan named Jane Eyre. She has lived a lonely life until she finds a home at Thornfield Hall. She is happy not to be alone until strange things start to happen. She hears laughter eat night and a women who looks like a ghost roams her halls. She is about to discover a mystery about her new house at Thornfield Hall. The book is suspenseful and full of mystery. It would be classified as a realistic fiction book.

[jannief_3 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This was my second time reading "Jane Eyre". I really love the story. It is definitely a slow read for me perhaps because of the language used. It's certainly not fluff! The passion is very real. And the ending....so moving! Far better than Emily's "Wuthering Heights", IMO.

[leehallison · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Read this with a mom-teen book club, very interesting to see young teenagers' reactions. Several didn't like the power relationship between Mr. Rochester & Jane, didn't feel he treated her well, and the fact that their roles were reversed at the end didn't sway their initial opinion that he wasn't a good match for Jane. The adults all loved the romance, of course. What does that say?

[kathleen586 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Susan Ericksen was an excellent narrator. I loved listening to her read! I first read Jane Eyre three years ago and it was so good to revisit this wonderful book.

[soniaandree_1 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Used for the Open University course AA316 'The 19th C novel'. This 'bibliography' is as appealing now as it was then - Jane's youthful rebellion, her courage, the constant struggle against opposing forces and the final, peaceful, outcome, have all made the novel's success. Many themes can become apparent to the discerning reader: postcolonial, marxist, gender-related... The novel has many layers of understanding, as the more we read it, the more we perceive some important background information, because many mysteries get solved in the book: Jane Eyre's origin, the 'madwoman in the attic' s role in Rochester's life, or Jane's family link to the Rivers, for example. As ever, this is a classic novel that should *already* be in your library. If not, then do get a copy! :-)

[bolgai · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

The highest praise for a book is when you turn the last page and immediately want to go back and read it again. Jane Eyre was that sort of book for me. It's not a large volume, I imagine few books published back then were, but it has everything that I enjoy: it has a strong, intelligent heroine who's not afraid to speak her mind, adventure, romance, mystery and a happy ending. It is written in such a way that wherever the heroine is you feel like you're right there with her, experiencing what she is experiencing, the plot developments are never contrived and flow naturally and the ending, while happy, isn't so happy that it seems unrealistic and fake. It is my all-time favourite book and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes an unhurried narrative without gratuitous drama and enjoys historical fiction.

[simonea_533972 · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I like this book as a classic. I always struggle with the oldfashioned ideas about women in these kind of books, but Jane is a very strong and likeable character.

[chase4720 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I read classics because they are usually deeper than average fiction today and generally a more challenging read. Jane Eyre is the first classic novel that I fell in love with. I knew nothing of the story when I started reading, and midway through the book I thought the story was wrapped up nicely. I figured oh there will be a slight shock to it, but what possibly could go on for the other half? I was blindsighted by the turn of events and found it impossible to put down until I was finished! Jane Eyre is a must read in my opinion- truly one of the greats!

[danielstj · Nota: 2 de 5 estrelas]

I don't understand why this book is considered to be a classic-- not at all.

[phoenixterran · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

The Illustrated Jane Eyre, with illustrations by Dame DarcyI first read Jane Eyre for my 10th grade English class. We had a choice between Brontë's famous novel and When the Legends Die by Hal Borland. Most students chose the latter, being quite a bit shorter than Jane Eyre. I read both. Yes, I really was that big of a book geek, even then. I remember reading Jane Eyre outside in the back field and absolutely loving it. Recently, I've been looking for a nice copy of the novel, and unexpectedly came across this edition at my favorite comic store.The illustrations by Dame Darcy (probably best known for her comic book series, Meatcake) are rather Gothic in style; most are black and white ink drawings, although there are a handful of full-page color prints, as well. I actually preferred the ink drawings, especially the full-page ones, although the smaller illustrations sprinkled throughout the text were delightful to stumble upon. My only complaint is that, at times, they could have been better placed in order to coincide with the story-line.Jane Eyre is a willful and passionate young girl; orphaned, she unhappily lives with her Aunt and cousins. She is sent to Lowood School, were she remains first as a student, and then as teacher for eight years. Eventually, she hires herself out as a governess, gaining her own independence to some extent. Her new employer, Mr. Rochester, is used to having things his way and is quite taken by Jane. She unexpectedly finds herself becoming rather enamored of him even though he is quite wealthy, decidedly not handsome, and much older than she is. Only, he's keeping a dark secret from his past from her, one that will change everything should she discover it.I was not disappointed with the re-read, even if I did know how everything turns out. I absolutely loved the interactions between Jane and Mr. Rochester; she can be rather sassy at times, and he knows how to take it. Tragically romantic, Jane Eyre is among my favorite books.Experiments in Reading

[martensgirl · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Jane Eyre is an early feminist icon: she shuns marriage to a wealthy man, is highly educated and modest. It is a witty book, a romance that is not sickly or hackneyed. It seems strangely modern.

[librarylou · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I really prefer the writings of the Bronte family to all other literature of that period. Their books have much more of a plot, and the characters are more layered and appealing than those of Austen. In this book we chart the story of Jane Eyre, and orphan who becomes a governess to Mr Rochester, a dark and brooding man, with a secret. It is wonderfully written, and a joy to read.

[amilofinn · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This book has been enjoyed by the women of my family for generations. My mum loved it, I loved it and now my daughter is loving it. At the heart of this book is the passion Jane Eyre and Mr Rochester feel for one another, but the book is much more than this, from Jane's childhood, her school days and her work as a teacher and governess to her time at Thornfield Hall, strange encounters with Grace Poole and jealousy of Blanche Ingram. Because Jane's voice is so strong and intelligent I think this book is always good and readable.

[annekiwi · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I know this is a classic, and I do like the romance between Jane and Mr. Rochester. I even understand why he tried to grab a bit of happiness by 'marrying' Jane. I don't think that I can add anything to the reviews. I love the lyrical writing of this book, but everyone's pretty much already said what I would say.

[allizabeth · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This is one of my all-time favorite books, so I will succinct and to the point. Charlotte Bronte was an amazing author who could make characters like strong-willed, independent, lively, Jane Eyre and contrast them with brooding, mysterious, and intense characters like Mr. Rochester. I admire her adroit talent with the pen and how she captured and wove a story such as Jane Eyre. This is a story of enthralling passion, romance, love, mystery, and the human condition; what's not to love.

[deepikasd_1 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I first read this book in my early teens. I was going through a phase in which i decided to read all the classics with Jane Eyre being the first.The story revolves around Jane Eyre, a young orphan girl still in her teens, who starts working as a governess for a Mr. Rochester. Even though Jane is "plain" and average, she and Mr. Rochester fall in love. Unfortunately, life is not always a fairy tale and the two of them must confront not only their pasts but each others' past as well.I will proudly say that this was the first book that I actually cried from reading. And it was not the small-tears-forming-in-the-corners-of-the-eyes crying, but the balling-and-sniffling-since-this-is-so-sad-but-so-good kind of crying. I think especially female teenagers should read this story, especially since the main character is a female who not only speaks her mind, but isn't a great beauty and still manages to fall in love, etc.This is a gothic horror, so do expect that not everything will be peaches-and-cream. There is a mystery in the background and strange events taking place. Though other books and stories of the Bronte sisters feature gothic horror, I think Jane Eyre balances the gothic part and the romance/realistic part better.A recommendation is that once you finish reading this book, do read The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. I thoroughly recommend it. It will give you a different take on the story and make you fall in love with the tale all over again. Also, for a more hilarious and play on the young-orphan-girl-who-becomes-a-governess-and-experiences-strange-things-in-her-new-place-of-residence trope, I would also recommend the series of The Incorrigible Children Ashton Place.

[jenreidreads · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I attempted to read this when I was about 14. My best friend loved it and wanted me to, as well. I did not. I think I barely made it halfway before giving up. Clearly, it was all about the timing - at age 27, I really enjoyed this book. Jane is a great character, someone who truly knows herself, a survivor through abuse and hardships. Even though I wasn't able to relate to her completely (her religion, way of life at that time), her independence is admirable. I was, of course, familiar with the famous line, "Reader, I married him," but I was honestly unsure who the "him" was for a while! The whole novel was sweetly, tragically romantic, and I can see why so many people call it their favorite. I can see myself re-reading this in the future.

[janemarieprice · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This is my favorite book of all time. I could read it over and over again every day for the rest of my life. The characters and so alive and rich that I feel for them every time I read it.

[lisamaria_c · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This is a beloved book and one of those quintessential Gothic romances, but what I love about it the most is encapsuled by it's title, because in the end it's more about its heroine than its romance, and that is what pulls me through in spite of the Gothic elements that might otherwise make me want to roll my eyes. I first read this very young and I remember being caught up with Jane's experiences in Lowood as a child. It reveals her loyalty and strength well before Jane ever becomes a governess and meets Rochester. As another reviewer mentioned, I liked how neither Jane or Rochester are described as physically attractive--more the reverse. I also like how strong-minded Jane is. This is not love above all--Jane's integrity is what is most important to her. That's evident in the interlude once she leaves Thornfield. She's not going to take the easy way and compromise, whether tempted with riches or others trying to bend her to use by invoking the duties of religion. This story is written in first person, which probably helps in lending a feeling of intimacy with Jane--she famously addresses the reader at one point--to invite you to share her joy. Reader, I love this book.

[kr_patterson · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

There are parts of this book I would give 5 stars to. Definitely my favorite classic so far. There was only one section I thought dragged, but the good parts made it worth it.

[ohdani_1 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

What can I say that hasn't already been said of Jane Eyre? I never read this as a teen or even in college. This fell into the category of 'books I'm embarrassed to have not yet read' so I picked it up and dove in. Like many classics, it took me some time to finish the book. 11 days later, I fell in love with Jane Eyre like many before me. I'm glad that I waited to read it until now, though, because I think I wouldn't have appreciated it when I was younger. But oddly enough, I think that my reaction at, say, 18, would have been more superficially 'mature' than now at 26. Allow me to explain, spoilers to follow- When Jane Eyre, minutes from being married, discovered that her very soon-to-be husband, was previously married 15 years earlier, she remains silent until the story is explained. My initial reaction was shock, of course. At 18 and 26 that would remain the same. But then Mr. Rochester explains his sad tale and we discover that he was essentially tricked into marrying a woman by both their families, only to learn that her family has a marked history of insanity. He stayed devotedly at her side for four years until his wife had deteriorated so completely that she was dangerous. At that point he had set her up in one of his homes with a guardian who could care for her properly. He left to move on and explore the world, visiting infrequently with much sorrow and upset. Upon one homecoming he meets Jane Eyre and they both eventually fall in love with each other, the latter unaware of the former wife kept upstairs, violent and nearly inhuman at this point. Jane listens to this story and decides she cannot stay and leaves immediately. It is this point that I am positive that had I read it when younger I would have wholly supported her choice. "Right on, Jane Eyre! Leave the deceitful, lying bastard!" My young and feminist tendencies would have had a field day with it. I read this now and was confused, no, actually irritated with her. How stupidly 'moral' and overly rational could she possibly be? Her love for him was all-encompassing and his was undying and true. They should have been together all along, but because she couldn't stand the thought that he was technically 'married' to a woman who was so insane she stabbed and bit people and had no ability to function as a person any more, she up and left true love. I'm not sure what it says about me, but I kept thinking, "He's married to an *effing* banshee!!! Take the guy and leave!!!!" Needless to say, I was happy to see them find each other in the end, but admittedly found it slightly unlikely that in all the entire world and of all the people she could have possibly found herself with, she managed to wind up living in the house of her only living distant relatives of the Eyre name. Pushing that aside, the rest of the story was so incredibly wonderful. Much, much, much enjoyed.

[le_petit_rien · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I liked Jane for 3/4 of this book and then she took a turn on me; look, I'm just as enamoured with Mr. Rochester but seriously, Mrs. Jane Rochester? What have you become Jane? After all that time? What did you learn?

[coffee5is5yum · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

Jane Eyre, like most classics, is difficult to review. There are many wonderful elements, morals and ideas embedded in the story which make it a timeless classic. However, people who want to learn about these themes and elements I'm sure know where to go. For my review, I will be judging the book mostly from a perspective of a modern reader looking for enjoyment in a novel (rather than enlightenment).I do love this story. It starts dramatic, with Jane Eyre a young and abused child. This gothic novel provides numerous heart-wrenching trials for Jane Eyre. Her life contains difficulty after difficulty. But she remains a strong woman who does not compromise her morals for anything or anyone in hopes of an easy way out, or in hopes of pleasing the higher-class members. Although inferior to most the people she interacts with, she relies on her independence and speaks her mind even at times when it isn't in her position.This is definitely a romantic novel. Not romantic in modern terms. This novel, although does center a great deal about the love between Jane and Mr. Rodchester, does not contain a lot of romance as romance is in modern terms. It is romantic in literary terms because Jane Eyre is a passionate woman with strong feelings. She does not listen to society and follow the conventional rules that are set before her. During her time at Lowood, she was secure with a future she could enjoy. It didn't take her long to feel a little bored with her mundane surroundings (who never does?). Yet, she doesn't ignore these feelings as most people would. She follows her passion for a new environment. Not long afterwords, after settling down, she walks out on her life with hardly anything on her back because of an immediate feeling of dependency that had overcome her. She does have rational thoughts, and she tries to reason everything that occurs in her life. However, she almost always follows her feelings.So she left without taking a single gift among many that had been given to her. She sought independence, and nearly starved herself on the journey because of it. A strong woman, indeed.

[meditationesmartini · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Only six months on from my first reading (has it only been that?), and yet it feels like a lifetime in turmoil and heartache. I saw Jane and Rochester as "codependent", a little; I saw them as each other's support; I saw them as flawed and human and needy and illuminated by each other. Now, I feel like I understand so much more intimately what is going on between them, what is going on inside each of them, and it's almost too much to bear. I truly think Jane Eyre must be the greatest, and surely the first, depiction of a certain kind of broken relationship--two people crippling one another to the point where neither can run away, so they'll be safe, so they'll never be abandoned. We're all born to hurt, and to hurt others, but some of us never learn to put up an inhuman shell and get on with it, like Mrs. Reed, like St. John Rivers. Some of us just cling to each other with our broken wings.

[dystopiism · Nota: 2 de 5 estrelas]

This just wasn't my thing at all. I couldn't even properly finish it, I only skimmed the last 20 or so pages. I found it boring and the entire time I was reading it I wasn't enjoying myself at all, I felt like I was trudging through mud. That being said, without this book I might never have had the epiphany of "Why am I wasting my precious minutes reading books I don't enjoy? I'm not obligated to anyone." Simple? You would think so, wouldn't you?