Jane Eyre: An Autobiography by Charlotte Bronte - c1905

London: Walter Scott, Ltd., c1905. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 5". None. An early twentieth century reprint of Bronte's timeless classic, with an introduction by Clement K. Shorter. First published in 1847 under the pseudonym Currer Bell, 'Jane Eyre' is one of the most famous romance works ever written. It follows Jane as she matures, as does her love for Mr. Rochester.Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was an English novelist, sister of Emily and Anne. The Brontë sisters were all prominent literary figures: first publishing under their male pseudonyms, Currer, Ellis and Acton, they produced some of the most important works of nineteenth century fiction, including 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights', as well as poetry. Charlotte penned four other novels, including 'Emma', which was incomplete.Undated; dated from copies on Jisc.With an introduction by literary critic and journalist Clement K. Shorter, founder of Tatler magazine and expert on the Bronte sisters.Containing an inscription, 'To Miss K. Lodge, wishing her Many Happy Returns of her Birthday from her brother John'. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with just some minor wear. Ownership inscriptions to the front pastedown and endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed