Jane Eyre
About this book
The novel is set somewhere in the north of England. Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is emotionally and physically abused by her aunt and cousins; her education at Lowood School, where she acquires friends and role models but also suffers privations and oppression; her time as the governess of Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her Byronic employer, Edward Rochester; her time with the Rivers family, during which her earnest but cold clergyman cousin, St John Rivers, proposes to her. Will she or will she not marry him?
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 2404942 readers · 468 pages · ≈ 8 h 40 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Jane Eyre?
About ≈ 8 h 40 m — 468 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Jane Eyre?
468 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Jane Eyre?
It sits on the Drama, Romance, History shelves.
Has Jane Eyre been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Jane Eyre (2011), Jane Eyre (1997), Jane Eyre (1996), Jane Eyre (1973).
Is Jane Eyre in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Jane Eyre?
The main characters include Jane Eyre, Edward Rochester, St John Rivers, Louis Maison.
Where does Jane Eyre take place?
It is set in England, Angleterre during 19th century, 19e siècle.
Who wrote Jane Eyre?
Charlotte Brontë.
Where can I read Jane Eyre online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library