iS a classic of English literature and a seminal work of feminist fiction. It is a first-person narrative that follows the life and moral and spiritual development of its eponymous protagonist, Jane Eyre.

The story begins with Jane’s harsh and orphaned childhood, first under the cruel care of her aunt, Mrs. Reed, and then at the repressive Lowood Institution, a charity school. Despite these hardships, Jane develops a strong sense of self, fierce independence, and a deep moral compass.