Jane Eyre
Registered by firrantello on 6/8/2005
8 journalers for this copy...
Charlotte Brontë characterized the eponymous heroine of her 1847 novel as being "as poor and plain as myself." Presenting a heroine with neither great beauty nor entrancing charm was an unprecendented maneuver, but Brontë's instincts proved correct, for readers of her era and ever after have taken Jane Eyre into their hearts. The author drew upon her own experience to depict Jane's struggles at Lowood, an oppressive boarding school, and her troubled career as a governess. Unlike Jane, Brontë had the advantage of a warm family circle that shared and encouraged her literary pursuits. She found immediate success with this saga of an orphan girl forced to make her way alone in the world, from Lowood School to Thornfield, the estate of the majestically moody Mr. Rochester, and beyond. Unabridged republication of a standard edition.
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I read this a while back. I remember liking it fairly well. Just was a slow read for me. I'm not going to reread it though, so I'm letting it go free.
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I read this a while back. I remember liking it fairly well. Just was a slow read for me. I'm not going to reread it though, so I'm letting it go free.
I'm making this into a bookray!
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-Psyche- (MI, USA) [Int'l]
tyrone-slothrop (Portugal) [Int'l]
Bubbleonthe Bahn (UK) [Int'l]
literarylover (FL, USA) [US]
KarenZero (NY, USA) [US]
jax987654321 (England) [Int'l]
Carlynlee (Australia) [Int'l]
snowshoee (Portugal) [Europe]
Rules:
*Remember to journal the book when you get it so we know it's arrived safe and sound, then journal again when you've finished reading it.
*Ship to the person after you on this list. I'm trying to work it out according to shipping preference and location on list preference, so let me know if something doesn't work.
*If you PM the next person for their address and they don't respond within 2 weeks or so, let me know. I'll try to contact them as well. If we don't hear from them, we'll just skip them.
*Try not to keep the book for more than a month or so. If you need to keep over a little, that's fine too.
*Whoever is last on the list should RABCK or something similar with this when they're done.
List (updated as needed):
[Codes: Grey=completed, Blue=waiting, Red=in possession, Green=skipped]
-Psyche- (MI, USA) [Int'l]
tyrone-slothrop (Portugal) [Int'l]
Bubbleonthe Bahn (UK) [Int'l]
literarylover (FL, USA) [US]
KarenZero (NY, USA) [US]
jax987654321 (England) [Int'l]
Carlynlee (Australia) [Int'l]
snowshoee (Portugal) [Europe]
Received in the mail about a week ago; will re-read this classic and pass it along. Thanks!
Sending to tyrone-slothrop in Portugal! It's a wonderful classic, and I'm glad to have read it again. I think it's an interesting novel to analyze in terms of feminist critical theory, but on another level, to explore the sense of place. Jane Eyre has four distinct locals in her travels and there are compelling ways to approach the mood and status in each location.
Anyway, enjoy!
Anyway, enjoy!
Journal Entry 5 by tyrone-slothrop from Coimbra (cidade), Coimbra Portugal on Wednesday, September 28, 2005
I just received it last week. Started reading yesterday. So far seems pretty good... Thanks!!!!
Received in the post this morning from Portugal. Thanks very much. am very busy but will try to read at a reasonable rate. no-one on the list after me so not sure what will happen there.
I sent it to Bubble on Thursday. Glad to see he already received it.
On the whole I think it's a pretty readable book, but I must also say I felt it hasn't aged well... I believe it lacks the passion and unconventionality of Emily's Wuthering Heights, for example.
There's a lot to be said for it on the gounds of feminism, and some passages are still striking and fresh, but I much rather enjoy Jane Austen (Mansfield Park is the classic "poor little orphan girl" story), with her marvellous wit, or the wisdom and social realism (but still poetical) of George Elliot, just to name women writers from the 18th century.
But a good book, a 7 or 8 in my scale :)
Thanks a lot Firrantello!!!!!
On the whole I think it's a pretty readable book, but I must also say I felt it hasn't aged well... I believe it lacks the passion and unconventionality of Emily's Wuthering Heights, for example.
There's a lot to be said for it on the gounds of feminism, and some passages are still striking and fresh, but I much rather enjoy Jane Austen (Mansfield Park is the classic "poor little orphan girl" story), with her marvellous wit, or the wisdom and social realism (but still poetical) of George Elliot, just to name women writers from the 18th century.
But a good book, a 7 or 8 in my scale :)
Thanks a lot Firrantello!!!!!
Journal Entry 8 by tyrone-slothrop from Coimbra (cidade), Coimbra Portugal on Monday, October 10, 2005
I sent it to Bubble on Thursday. Glad to see he already received it.
On the whole I think it's a pretty readable book, but I must also say I felt it hasn't aged well... I believe it lacks the passion and unconventionality of Emily's Wuthering Heights, for example.
There's a lot to be said for it on the gounds of feminism, and some passages are still striking and fresh, but I much rather enjoy Jane Austen (Mansfield Park is the classic "poor little orphan girl" story), with her marvellous wit, or the wisdom and social realism (but still poetical) of George Elliot, just to name women writers from the 18th century.
But a good book, a 7 or 8 in my scale :)
Thanks a lot Firrantello!!!!!
(I forgot to log in before- sorry)
On the whole I think it's a pretty readable book, but I must also say I felt it hasn't aged well... I believe it lacks the passion and unconventionality of Emily's Wuthering Heights, for example.
There's a lot to be said for it on the gounds of feminism, and some passages are still striking and fresh, but I much rather enjoy Jane Austen (Mansfield Park is the classic "poor little orphan girl" story), with her marvellous wit, or the wisdom and social realism (but still poetical) of George Elliot, just to name women writers from the 18th century.
But a good book, a 7 or 8 in my scale :)
Thanks a lot Firrantello!!!!!
(I forgot to log in before- sorry)
Very good book, i have just finished this, sorry to have taken a little longer with it but it is quite thick (!) and im busy studying. I had a period of not being able to sleep and read most of it then. Well, down to the details, this is a wonderful book, a beautiful story and has a lovely ending (no peeking! you really mustn't) and i enjoyed reading it very much. I found it much easier-going than Emily's Wuthering Heights. Next i think i need to read some Jane Austen! I have pm'd literarylover for address and will send soon.
Very good book, i have just finished this, sorry to have taken a little longer with it but it is quite thick (!) and im busy studying. I had a period of not being able to sleep and read most of it then. Well, down to the details, this is a wonderful book, a beautiful story and has a lovely ending (no peeking! you really mustn't) and i enjoyed reading it very much. I found it much easier-going than Emily's Wuthering Heights. Next i think i need to read some Jane Austen! I have pm'd literarylover for address and will send soon.
literarylover had to read this for English studies and has asked to be skipped so i have pm'd KarenZero for her address.
just to say, i sent this book to the states about a week ago by surface mail so it'll take a while to get there im afraid but its the end of term and money is getting tighter... sorry to hold things up.
Book arrived safely. Will read ASAP!
Hey! I finally finished! Sorry for de long delay, I kept putting it off and looking at it on my bedside table put could never get to finishing.
I enjoyed the book but I really couldn't understand how Jane could fall in love with Mr. Rochester. He wasn't particularly nice or doting (until they were to be married) and even they he obviously wasn't the most honest guy! She seemed like she must have had low self esteem if she was going to settle for that shmoe. Luckily she didn't hook up with her cousin...gross. I was happy she finally found some kindred spirits in her cousins.
Anyway, this was an entertaining book. Thanks Firantello for sharing! I will send it back to you this week.
I enjoyed the book but I really couldn't understand how Jane could fall in love with Mr. Rochester. He wasn't particularly nice or doting (until they were to be married) and even they he obviously wasn't the most honest guy! She seemed like she must have had low self esteem if she was going to settle for that shmoe. Luckily she didn't hook up with her cousin...gross. I was happy she finally found some kindred spirits in her cousins.
Anyway, this was an entertaining book. Thanks Firantello for sharing! I will send it back to you this week.
Journal Entry 15 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 18, 2006
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Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Journal Entry 16 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 18, 2006
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Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Journal Entry 17 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 18, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (8/18/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Journal Entry 18 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 18, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (8/18/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Sent on the slow boat over to the UK!
Journal Entry 19 by 
jax987654321
from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, August 24, 2006
jax987654321 from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, August 24, 2006
Looking forward to reading this, although needs to be after 2 other rings, my sections of war and peace and my university assigments! Hopefully will still do this within the required month, but forgive me if I'm a little late!
Journal Entry 20 by jax987654321 from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, November 27, 2006
jax987654321 from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, November 27, 2006
I loved this book. It was full of drama and totally addictive. It was also believable, something books often aren't. I can totally understand why this is a classic.
Jane Eyre is certainly a woman to be admired, she has standards and sticks to them and doesn't treat others as she has been treated (which is sadly quite common)
I did find this a little more emotiional than I was anticipating and now am going to read a more lighter read.
Jane Eyre is certainly a woman to be admired, she has standards and sticks to them and doesn't treat others as she has been treated (which is sadly quite common)
I did find this a little more emotiional than I was anticipating and now am going to read a more lighter read.
Journal Entry 21 by jax987654321 from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, December 14, 2006
jax987654321 from Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, December 14, 2006
On it's way to Australia - sorry for the delay!
Journal Entry 22 by Carlynlee from Perth City, Western Australia Australia on Monday, February 19, 2007
Received Jane Eyre in the mail yesterday. Will get cracking on this one asap.
