Jane Eyre

'Jane Eyre' is a novel written by Charlotte Bronte and first published in 1847. It is a Bildungsroman that follows the life of the titular character, Jane Eyre, from her childhood in an abusive household to her years as a governess and, ultimately, to her love for Mr. Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall. The novel is known for its themes of religion, morality, women's independence, and social criticism, and it incorporates elements of social realism, melodrama, and gothic horror.