Jane Eyre (English-Chinese Parallel Reader)

Author: (British) Bront?, adapted by Zhao Qi
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: In the gallery of literary figures, Anna, Marguerite (La Dame aux Camélias), and Esmeralda are all renowned beauties. Yet, plain Jane Eyre stands out no less. Why? Born into hardship and raised in a church charity school, Jane Eyre arrives at Thornfield Hall with a small suitcase, becoming a governess. Intelligent and composed, she avoids drawing attention, yet she captures the attention of Rochester, a man weary of life and disillusioned with high society. Their two lonely hearts finally converge. A sudden twist occurs—Jane quietly leaves: she loves him, but cannot live with him as his mistress. Unexpectedly, she inherits a fortune, and marriage seems to be approaching, yet she chooses to leave once again. Thornfield is reduced to ashes, the mad wife is dead, and blind Rochester is left alone. Thus, Jane Eyre returns, loyal to love, yet also self-respecting, self-reliant, and independent. This is the charm of Jane Eyre.