2007年4月10日星期二

Introduction

Jane Eyre is a classic romance novel by Charlotte Bronte which was published in1847 in London. It is one of the most famous novel in the academic circles which also brings almost instant fame to its obscure author, and various invitations from all literary circles.
Charlotte Bronte is the daughter of Patrick Bronte, an Irishman and curate in Yorkshire. She was born in a poor family. Although she lived in a secluded town, she has a quick mind. The god gave her knowledge and encouraged her to have a positive attitude to face his life. In 1854, against much hesitation, Charlotte marries her father's curate, at his desire. A few months later, she is dead from complications and an illness, during pregnancy.Charlotte Bronte is both greatly admired, and harshly criticized by literary critics from her day to nowadays. Many critics accuses her of being overly emotional, rebellious, rage, blasphemousness, and passionate. Jane Eyre is a story about a special and unreserved woman who has been exposed to a despicable environment but continuously and fearlessly struggling for her ideal life. The story can be interpreted as a symbol of the independent spirit.

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