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Shirley Volume 1

Author
Charlotte Bronte
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
10 hours 45 minutes
ISBN
9781802562699
Published
14 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Bronte
  • Brontë
  • Victorian
  • morality
  • social order
  • realism
  • psychological
  • philosophical
  • provoking
  • social analysis

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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.

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