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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Jane Eyre

Book • 1847
The novel follows Jane Eyre from her childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is mistreated by her aunt and cousins, to her education at Lowood School, and later her employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall.

There, she falls in love with her enigmatic employer, Edward Fairfax Rochester, but discovers a dark secret about his past that forces her to make a difficult choice.

The novel explores themes of love, independence, and social justice, and is known for its realistic portrayal of the inner life of a woman during the Victorian era.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Mentioned by Emily Nagoski in relation to the concept of "madwoman in the attic", illustrating internal struggles.
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Mentioned by Gwyneth Paltrow when talking about novels she read early in her childhood.
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Mentioned by Alexandra Schwartz as an example of a Victorian novel featuring a double.
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Mentioned by Michael Calore as part of a reading list for a 19th-century British novel course.
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Mentioned to illustrate the limitations faced by women in the Islamic world before reforms.
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Rima is rereading this book and immersing herself in its gothic landscape.
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Mentioned by O. Henry in comparison to Atlas Shrugged's portrayal of romance and ethical conduct.
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Mentioned by Russ Roberts as an example of a book that conveys human emotion and experience.
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Mentioned as one of the best audiobooks read by Tandi Newton.
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Mentioned as a book written in the first person.
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Mentioned by Alexandra Harris in relation to Jane Eyre and its expression of freedom.
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Recommended for portraying the depth of Christian love and inspiring the reader to love others in the same way.
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Mentioned by Andrew Klavan 's daughter, Faith Moore, as a classic book she reads on her podcast.
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Recommended by Eddie Hood as a classic that keeps readers engaged.
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Mentioned by Debbie Millman , who describes how reading 'Jane Eyre' as a teenager provided her with a sense of hope.
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Menzionato da Federica Perazzini come esempio di romanzo gotico che tratta il tema delle trasgressioni matrimoniali.
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Mentioned by Mignon Fogarty as an example of a simple yet effective opening sentence.
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Mentioned by James Thayer as an example of a classic writer who uses fast starts in her novels.
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Mentioned by Faith Moore in relation to merchandise in the store.
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Mentioned by John Mullan as an example of a novel from the Victorian era.
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