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The Story

6b Charlotte BrontĂ« or “Currer Bell.” New York: Carleton Publisher, 1867. Scarce early American Edition.

Notes

Jane Eyre is a groundbreaking work of Victorian literature that follows the moral and spiritual development of its eponymous heroine, a spirited orphan who overcomes a harsh upbringing to find independence. The narrative traces Jane’s journey from the abusive Gateshead Hall to the strict Lowood School, and eventually to her role as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she falls in love with her mysterious and sardonic employer, Mr. Rochester, only to discover a dark secret hidden in the attic that threatens their future together. Revolutionizing fiction through its intimate, first-person psychological intensity, the novel explores complex themes of class, social justice, and proto-feminism.

Charlotte Brontë wrote under the male pseudonym Currer Bell to shield herself from the prejudices faced by 19th-century women writers, who were often judged more harshly than their male counterparts. Growing up in the isolated parsonage at Haworth, Yorkshire, she faced immense personal tragedy, including the early deaths of her mother and sisters, which deeply influenced the somber, resilient tone of her work. Charlotte began writing Jane Eyre during a period of deep anxiety while her father was recovering from surgery in Manchester; the resulting novel became an immediate commercial and critical success upon its 1847 London publication. Despite her literary triumphs, her life remained marked by profound loss, as she eventually outlived all five of her siblings before her own death at age 38. 
The 1867 Carleton edition is a notable early American printing that reflects the enduring demand for Brontë’s work twenty years after its original release. Published at 413 Broadway, New York, this edition is significant for its "library style" binding—a sturdy letterpress format designed for longevity and frequent handling. By this time, the true identity of "Currer Bell" was widely known, yet Carleton continued to use both names on the title page as a tribute to the novel's original success. Jane Eyre has since secured its legacy as an undisputed masterpiece, inspiring countless stage and film adaptations and cementing Charlotte BrontĂ«'s status as a pioneer of the modern novel
Description 
Green cloth ‘library style’ binding. Gilt lettering to spine. Two chips to top edge of lower board. Fully intact. Some superficial browning to edges of pages. Fine condition. 
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6b Charlotte BrontĂ« or “Currer Bell.” New York: Carleton Publisher, 1867. Scarce early American Edition.

Notes

Jane Eyre is a groundbreaking work of Victorian literature that follows the moral and spiritual development of its eponymous heroine, a spirited orphan who overcomes a harsh upbringing to find independence. The narrative traces Jane’s journey from the abusive Gateshead Hall to the strict Lowood School, and eventually to her role as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she falls in love with her mysterious and sardonic employer, Mr. Rochester, only to discover a dark secret hidden in the attic that threatens their future together. Revolutionizing fiction through its intimate, first-person psychological intensity, the novel explores complex themes of class, social justice, and proto-feminism.

Charlotte Brontë wrote under the male pseudonym Currer Bell to shield herself from the prejudices faced by 19th-century women writers, who were often judged more harshly than their male counterparts. Growing up in the isolated parsonage at Haworth, Yorkshire, she faced immense personal tragedy, including the early deaths of her mother and sisters, which deeply influenced the somber, resilient tone of her work. Charlotte began writing Jane Eyre during a period of deep anxiety while her father was recovering from surgery in Manchester; the resulting novel became an immediate commercial and critical success upon its 1847 London publication. Despite her literary triumphs, her life remained marked by profound loss, as she eventually outlived all five of her siblings before her own death at age 38. 
The 1867 Carleton edition is a notable early American printing that reflects the enduring demand for Brontë’s work twenty years after its original release. Published at 413 Broadway, New York, this edition is significant for its "library style" binding—a sturdy letterpress format designed for longevity and frequent handling. By this time, the true identity of "Currer Bell" was widely known, yet Carleton continued to use both names on the title page as a tribute to the novel's original success. Jane Eyre has since secured its legacy as an undisputed masterpiece, inspiring countless stage and film adaptations and cementing Charlotte BrontĂ«'s status as a pioneer of the modern novel
Description 
Green cloth ‘library style’ binding. Gilt lettering to spine. Two chips to top edge of lower board. Fully intact. Some superficial browning to edges of pages. Fine condition.Â