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Shirley

Author
Charlotte Bronte
Series
Timeless Classics
Language
English
Length
522 pages
ISBN
9781910343876
Published
15 August 2014
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Bronte
  • Brontë
  • Victorian
  • morality
  • social order
  • realism
  • psychological
  • philosophical
  • provoking
  • social analysis

Description

Set against the turbulent backdrop of early 19th-century England, industrial unrest brews. The vibrant and independent Shirley Keeldar assumes a powerful role in the community, capturing hearts and challenging norms. Meanwhile, her friend Caroline Helstone navigates the complexities of love and social constraint. Through resilience and defiance, Brontë weaves a rich tapestry of personal and societal transformation, blending romance with social critique.

Author

Charlotte Bronte was born in 1816 to an English father and a French mother. She was one of five siblings, all of whom became writers. Bronte's first novel, The Professor, was published in 1857. However, she is best known for her work Jane Eyre, which was published in 1847. The novel tells the story of a young woman who is mistreated by her guardian, but eventually finds love and happiness.