Charlotte Brontë: Stories

Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of eponymous Jane Eyre, her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of Thornfield Hall. The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, but is nonetheless a novel many consider ahead of its time given the individualistic character of Jane and the novel's exploration of sexuality, religion, and proto-feminism.

A young Englishman seeking independence and identity through work and personal growth.

A mill owner is trying to introduce labor-saving machinery to his textile factory. This angers local workers, who fear unemployment.

A quiet young woman who leaves England to seek independence.