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Shirley Volume 2

Author
Charlotte Bronte
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
10 hours 55 minutes
ISBN
9781802562705
Published
14 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Bronte
  • Brontë
  • Victorian
  • morality
  • social order
  • realism
  • psychological
  • philosophical
  • provoking
  • social analysis

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In "Shirley Volume 2" by Charlotte Brontë, the narrative deepens as industrial strife continues to unsettle Yorkshire. Shirley Keeldar's bold spirit is tested as she faces both societal pressures and personal dilemmas. Caroline Helstone's journey intertwines with Shirley’s as they navigate love, friendship, and duty. Against a backdrop of social unrest, Brontë intricately explores themes of feminine strength, societal change, and the resilience needed to forge one's own path.

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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