May 23, 2011 i have a jane eyre second edition, published by randmcnally, with a forward by currer bell, and im wondering what the value of it is. Antique leather bound book jane eyre by charlotte bronte. Sep 26, 2019 genealogy profile for jane meverell jane meverell eyre 1454 1473 genealogy genealogy for jane meverell eyre 1454 1473 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In the finished film, however, garner does play jane, and obrien portrays. I have for the first time found what i can truly love. Public domain classic based on a novel by charlotte bronte. Jane eyre is an orphan brought up by relatives who do not care for her.
A 1943 edition of the charlotte bronte classic jane eyre. But janes employer, the brooding, tormented edward rochester, terrifies the prim young governess. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. Jane eyre is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a. The illustrations by fritz eichenberg were printed letter press from electrotypes of the original wood engravings. Brilliant publications graphic revision guide for jane eyre contains teaching resources written by elizabeth may, especially tailored to strengthen the students. Jane eyre was published in october, 1847 under charlottes pen name, currer bell. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. Published by random house in 1943, this outofprint edition was. The pages in this book are in good condition with the exception of some yellowing, and the blue hard cover shows some signs of soiling. This is a second edition of jane eyre published by hurst and company of new york.
At eighteen years old, she strikes out on her own, soliciting for work. Read jane eyre from the story book quotes by plusdanshiii zzz with 5,322 reads. This edition was planned by richard ellis and produced under his direction. Reader, did you know that there has been at least one screen adaptation of jane eyre per decade since 1910. John in the books latter third is nobodys favourite part. According to the internet movie database, almost thirty adaptations of jane eyre have been made. In the mystery dishonored lady 1947, hedy lamarr portrayed a magazine editor accused of murder. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jane eyre remains one of the most widely read of english classics.
Jane eyre is considered a classic of english literature and the masterwork of charlotte bronte. It is a cold, wet november afternoon when the novel opens at gateshead, the home of jane eyres relatives, the reeds. Jane eyre charlotte bronte, emily bronte, fritz eichenberg on. Genealogy profile for jane meverell jane meverell eyre 1454 1473 genealogy genealogy for jane meverell eyre 1454 1473 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Based on the renowned charlotte bronte novel, this drama depicts the trials and tribulations of young english woman jane eyre joan fontaine. Jane eyre first edition charlotte bronte bauman rare books.
After several harrowing years in an orphanage, jane eyre secures work as a governess. The illustrations by fritz eichenberg were printed letter press from electrotypes of. What is the value of charlotte brontes eyre second edition. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. Renishaw hall mill lane, renishaw, sheffield, derbyshire s21 3uz, united kingdom thornfield jane eyre 1983. In her first position as a governess, she falls in love with her employer, mr rochester. Apr 27, 2009 i have a book called jane eyre by charlotte bronte. If no citation can be given, the article should be moved to jane eyre 1944 film. The selected quotes from jane eyre that follow speak to the authors sensibilities and strong opinions about the lot of women in an unforgiving world jane eyre was published in october, 1847 under charlottes pen name, currer bell. One of my favorite books in my home library is a copy of jane eyre i bought in an antique store for a handful of dollars. How much is a jane eyre by charlotte bronte, second edition.
Jane and the reed children, eliza, john, and georgiana sit in the drawing room. Jane eyre was published in 1940 by the book league of america. Ive requested a citation for the statement in the infobox that the film premiered in the uk december 24, 1943. The sexual component to the book is also believable from rochesters pov, but not so much from jane sit goes quite a bit astray for me in the 2nd half.
Apr 21, 2015 the bbc outdid itself a decade later with an even longer, even more faithful adaption of jane eyre with 11 halfhour episodes that leave hardly anything of the book out. Jane eyre 1943 film based on the novel by charlotte bronte. Ripley castle ripley, harrogate, north yorkshire, hg3 3ay, united kingdom thornfield jane eyre 1973. The novel was unusual for its time, as an exploration of the. The 1943 film version of the classic stars orson welles as edward rochester, joan fontaine as jane eyre, henry daniell as mr. Jane eyre was the first published novel from the bronte sisters, kick starting one of the most famous literary legacies of the 19th century. What sort of man was this master of thornfield so proud, sardonic, and harsh. Jane eyre 1943 robert stevenson cast and crew allmovie. Possibly because whilst i was sad to see so much of janes childhood excised from the story, surely all the business with stuffy old st. A very fine copy, beautifully preserved and clean throughout. You paid a yearly fee and were allowed a book a month. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Janes aunt is angry with her, purposely excluding her from the rest of the family, so jane sits alone in a window. Rare 1943 book jane eyre by charlotte bronte triangle books new york. Find movie and film cast and crew information for jane eyre 1943 robert stevenson on allmovie. In an amazing year for them, all three published a work in 1847 under a bell pseudonym. Jane eyre the shire, middleearth, turkmenistan 109 books. Jane eyre has 109 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the peculiars by maureen doyle mcquerry, the three musketeers by alexandre dumas, and a lo. Nov 05, 2010 public domain classic based on a novel by charlotte bronte. Jane eyre 1944 directed by robert stevenson first vanity, and now insurrection. Janes voice is the source of the power the book has to.
This edition was released by the book league of america. In the mystery dishonored lady 1947, hedy lamarr portrayed a magazine editor accused of. Where better to start than with the classic 1943 rendition, starring major actors orson welles and joan fontaine. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character the screenplay was written by john houseman, aldous huxley, and director. Jun 19, 2012 the book league of america wasnt in business until the 1920s, was sold to doubleday during the depression and continued printing until the 1950s. The actress joan fontaine as jane eyre in the 1943 film 20th century fox. I have a book called jane eyre by charlotte bronte. Her little charge, frenchaccented adele is pleasant enough. Dont quite understand how this heavily abridged 90minute version of jane eyre works, but it really does. One of my favorite books in my home library is a copy of jane eyre i. Jane eyre is not only the first novel published by charlotte bronte, but is also the first published of the bronte sisters.
The 1848 edition of jane eyre, with a preface by charlotte. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character the screenplay was written by john houseman, aldous. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. The chief focus of charlotte brontes novel jane eyre is the orphanturnedgoverness of the title. Jane eyre follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to. An autobiography is a novel by english writer charlotte bronte. Zelah clarke is a perfect jane in both look and acting, and timothy dalton surprisingly works well as rochester at least, surprising if youve seen him as heathcliff in the. Old edition of jane eyre should be new again shelftalker. In this novel, charlotte bronte invented a romantic tale of passion and thrill and created one of the most unforgettable heroines of all the times.
How much is a jane eyre by charlotte bronte, second. Suitable for all gcse english literature examinations. Jane eyre is a widely filmed adaptation from the charlotte bronte book of the same name. Janes voice is the source of the power the book has to absorb the reader completely into her world.
Apr 07, 20 the 1943 film version of the classic stars orson welles as edward rochester, joan fontaine as jane eyre, henry daniell as mr. Instinctively i felt that his malignant mood had its source in some cruel cross of fate. Edward rochester as a governess to his young ward at thornfield and thus begins the most enchanting, and at times, haunting gothic romance ever. Mar 03, 2016 the actress joan fontaine as jane eyre in the 1943 film 20th century fox. I have a jane eyre second edition, published by randmcnally, with a forward by currer bell, and im wondering what the value of it is. Jane eyre is a book by victorian novelist charlotte bronte 18161855. Jun 21, 2011 jane eyre is an orphan brought up by relatives who do not care for her. While it necessarily has to leave out portions of the novel, it does an excellent job of capturing its flavor, as screenwriters robert stevenson, john houseman, and aldous huxley have been careful and judicious in selecting the most important elements to transfer to the screen. Occasionally the text of a book will be put into a specialized book press and painted, often with a scene from the book or a landscape, so that the painting is invisible when the book is closed but visible when somebody bends the text and fans the pagesknown as a foreedge painting. A january 1943 hollywood reporter news item announced that although peggy ann garner had been scheduled to play jane eyre as a child, the part was reassigned to margaret obrien, who was borrowed from mgm, because the studio changed the casting for a different type. Jane eyre is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall to a girl named adele. Jane eyre is a marvelous adaptation of the charlotte bronte classic. May 11, 2008 jane eyre 1944 directed by robert stevenson first vanity, and now insurrection.
Two things that are odd in my opinion about this book is that on the front cover and the title page it says the randmcnally school library, and theres also no page. The book league of america wasnt in business until the 1920s, was sold to doubleday during the depression and continued printing until the 1950s. This second edition contains a preface written by the author currer bell charlotte bronte and dated december 1847. Buy jane eyre 1943 bluray from amazons movies store. It has a story that i can only describe as a meshing of beauty and the beast and rebecca. But the center of robert stevensons 1943 film version of the book its selfappointed sun king, the lord and master of all he surveys is orson welles as janes employer and eventual love interest edward rochester. Two volume box set with slip case by random house emily bronte, charlotte bronte, wood engravings by fritz eichenberg on. Jane eyre is an orphan who endures an almost unimaginable childhood. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte 1943 hc, fritz eichenberg illust. The book is particularly valued as it is untrimmed in the original publishers grey boards.