91 pages • 3 hours read
Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1847A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography follows orphaned Jane Eyre as she overcomes her harsh upbringing at Gateshead and Lowood School to become a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester. When a dark secret about Rochester's past is revealed, Jane leaves but later returns to find Thornfield in ruins and Rochester injured. They reconcile and marry. The book addresses mistreatment of children and mental illness.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is beloved for its strong, independent protagonist and gothic atmosphere. Critics praise its exploration of morality, love, and social class. Some find the pacing slow and the plot reliant on coincidences. Overall, it's a richly layered and enduring work in English literature.
Who Should Read Jane Eyre?
A reader who enjoys Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is likely captivated by gothic romance, dramatic plot twists, and strong, independent female protagonists. Fans of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë will appreciate the novel's rich character development and atmospheric storytelling.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
GN840LBook Details
Gothic Literature
Classic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Relationships: Family
Identity: Gender
Romanticism / Romantic Period
Victorian Period
Gender / Feminism