Jane Eyre

By Sara Thomson

Subjects: Mentally ill women, History, Responsibility, Fiction, Country homes, Young women, Married people, Charity-schools, Governesses, Social life and customs, Orphans, Fathers and daughters

Description: On cover: "...this classic story shows how a young woman can overcome adversity and find true happiness. After her uncle dies, young Jane Eyre is terribly mistreated by her aunt and cousins. She is quickly sent away to a girls' school, where life is not much better. But Jane loves books and learning, and she becomes the first in her class. She goes on to teach, then takes a position with Mr. Rochester, working as a governess. At his mansion, life changes dramatically."