How Jane Eyre Scandalized Victorian High Society Literary Classics Absolute History

Jane Eyre was released in 1847 and is considered a literary masterpiece, offering a critique and celebration of Victorian society. Brontë stunned the Victorian aristocratic elite by boldly criticizing prevailing Victorian ideals in her novel, creating a love story that defied conventional expectations. Charlotte Brontë, the author, was born in 1816 and grew up in a home marked by illness and death, losing her mother at a young age. Charlotte's early education included a harsh experience at Cowbridge Clergy Daughters School, which influenced her portrayal of Lowood in Jane Eyre.

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