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Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre
Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas
80 pages, Library Binding
Published January 1, 1996
About the author
Harold Bloom
1,663 books2,179 followersHarold Bloom was an American literary critic and the Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University. In 2017, Bloom was called "probably the most famous literary critic in the English-speaking world." After publishing his first book in 1959, Bloom wrote more than 50 books, including over 40 books of literary criticism, several books discussing religion, and one novel. He edited hundreds of anthologies concerning numerous literary and philosophical figures for the Chelsea House publishing firm. Bloom's books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1995.
Bloom was a defender of the traditional Western canon at a time when literature departments were focusing on what he derided as the "school of resentment" (multiculturalists, feminists, Marxists, and others). He was educated at Yale University, the University of Cambridge, and Cornell University.
Bloom was a defender of the traditional Western canon at a time when literature departments were focusing on what he derided as the "school of resentment" (multiculturalists, feminists, Marxists, and others). He was educated at Yale University, the University of Cambridge, and Cornell University.
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January 25, 2016
It is many years since I first read Jane Eyre; it remains one of my top three all-time favorite books.
The author gathered many writers and "experts" on the topic of Charlotte Bronte and how her real life impacted upon the story line of Jane Eyre.
While the subject is fascinating to me, I found many of the essays difficult to follow, and pedantically written. Overall, three essays stood out, one in which the author thought that Jane Eyre was a heathen and not a "Christian." Citing the fact that Charlotte used the topic of the moon and earth in many passages, and thus she worshiped earth more than Christ.
There were two cited essays, both of which thought that it was only after Rochester was crippled from the fire while trying to rescue Bertha, his crazy wife in the attic, that Jane was able to tame, and perhaps powerfully emasculate Rochester.
If you, like me, are enthralled with the book Jane Eyre, you might find this interesting to read. Be prepared to add lots of outdated words to your vocabulary.
The author gathered many writers and "experts" on the topic of Charlotte Bronte and how her real life impacted upon the story line of Jane Eyre.
While the subject is fascinating to me, I found many of the essays difficult to follow, and pedantically written. Overall, three essays stood out, one in which the author thought that Jane Eyre was a heathen and not a "Christian." Citing the fact that Charlotte used the topic of the moon and earth in many passages, and thus she worshiped earth more than Christ.
There were two cited essays, both of which thought that it was only after Rochester was crippled from the fire while trying to rescue Bertha, his crazy wife in the attic, that Jane was able to tame, and perhaps powerfully emasculate Rochester.
If you, like me, are enthralled with the book Jane Eyre, you might find this interesting to read. Be prepared to add lots of outdated words to your vocabulary.
May 9, 2011
This is one of my favorite books. I read and re-read this story. I just cannot get enough of it. Charlotte Bronte is one of my favorite writers, so much so I named my female pug after her - Bronte Eyre!
November 26, 2008
Favorite Book ever. Always learn something new when I re-read it.
June 3, 2017
After reading the notes, I feel like a need to go back and read Jane Eyre again! I missed a few things.
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March 20, 2019
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June 2, 2008
Love, love, love this book. Definitely one of my all-time favorites.
May 11, 2011
One of my fav English lit novels. Right up there with Jane Austin novels IMHO.
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