

John, and eventually settles on a spirituality of love and connection. She rejects the extremist models of Brocklehurst, Helen Burns, and St. Paralleling Jane's desire for independence is her search for a proper set of religious values. This self-esteem is gained through Jane's making her mark in various worlds: Lowood, Thornfield, and particularly Moor House, in which she is valued for her humanity and values. Only after she has attained the financial independence and self-esteem to maintain a marriage of equality does Jane allow herself to marry Mr. John because she understands she will have to forfeit her independence in the unions. Yet, Jane maintains her independent spirit, growing stronger in her beliefs and ideals with each conflict Jane's inferior position as a governess serves simply to heighten her thirst for independence, both financial and emotional.

In each stage of the novel, Jane is met with fierce opposition from those around her, often because of her low social class and lack of economic independence. Its inclusion makes "The Bronte Sisters" a must-have volume for anyone fascinated by this singularly talented family.The protagonist and narrator of Jane Eyre, Jane begins the novel as an angry, rebellious, 10-year-old orphan and gradually develops into a sensitive, artistic, maternal, and fiercely independent young woman. Drawn from Anne's own experiences as a governess, Agnes Grey offers a compelling view of Victorian chauvinism and materialism.

This "Leatherbound Classics" edition unites these two enduring favourites with the lesser known, but no less powerful work by their youngest sister, Anne Bronte. Both Charlotte's "Jane Eyre" and Emily's "Wuthering Heights" have won lofty places in the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of generations of readers. The Bronte family was a literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. This is the most cherished novel from each of England's talented sisters, in one gorgeously packaged volume. The Bronte Sisters Three Novels: Jane Eyre - Wuthering Heights - Agnes Greyīarnes & Noble Leatherbound Classic Collection
