Jane Eyre
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Publisher Description
Jane Eyre walks on the thin line separating the Victorian era it was first written in and the modern problems that are still prevalent in society. Set in the gothic backdrop, this is a book about child neglect, near-death experience, the power of love and the powerlessness of the poor, sexual rivalry; an immoral hero, and a fierce, independent, and assertive heroine. If readers around the globe agree on and one thing only, it's the heroine of the novel who refuses to be presented as an ornament for society to admire. Jane has continued to inspire women in literature and in real to be outspoken, a staggering figure of feminism, and wear her skin as pride and honour.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Whether one treasures this classic piece of literature as an old companion or has no acquaintance with it at all, the listener is in for a treat. Reader Bentinck draws us at once into the trials assailing the orphaned and ill-treated 10-year-old Jane. Bentinck's soft voice, flawless rhythms, and cultured British accent are exactly what's needed to guide listeners through this heroine's wild history of tribulations and jubilations. She portrays men, women, and children of different classes quite convincingly, and illuminates a wide range of nuanced emotions as Jane encounters hunger and cruelty as well as tender friendships at school, then a world of anger, fear, defeat, humor, sarcasm, affection, and exaltation as teacher and governess. The remarkable plot, the carefully delineated characters, and Bentinck's acting facility make the journey an intriguing and memorable experience.
