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Jane Eyre: A Timeless Classic Reimagined for Young Adults

This captivating adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's beloved novel, **Jane Eyre**, is designed specifically for young adult readers at a B1 level of English proficiency. Part of the **Eli Readers** series, this edition provides a comprehensive and engaging experience, making Jane Eyre accessible and enjoyable for a new generation of readers.

Immerse Yourself in the Story of Jane Eyre

**Jane Eyre** tells the unforgettable story of a young woman orphaned at a tender age and forced to navigate a world where societal expectations and limited opportunities for women often stifled their aspirations. Despite facing hardship and injustice, Jane possesses a remarkable spirit of independence and determination.

**This abridged version captures the essence of the original novel**, allowing you to experience the emotional journey of Jane Eyre as she navigates a complex world filled with love, loss, and self-discovery. You will follow Jane's journey through challenging circumstances, encountering a cast of unforgettable characters along the way, including the enigmatic Mr. Rochester.

A Comprehensive and Engaging Reading Experience

This **Eli Readers** edition offers a wealth of resources designed to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the story:

* **A Short Biography of Charlotte Brontë:** Discover the life and times of the brilliant author who penned this timeless classic.

* **Glossary:** Expand your vocabulary with definitions of key words and phrases used throughout the novel.

* **Comprehension Activities:** Test your understanding of the story with engaging comprehension exercises.

* **PET-style Activities:** Prepare for the PET exam (Preliminary English Test) with targeted activities designed to build your language skills.

* **Exit Test:** Evaluate your overall comprehension and retention of the story.

A Powerful and Enduring Classic

**Jane Eyre** is a story that transcends time, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, independence, and the strength of the human spirit. This **Eli Readers** edition brings this enduring classic to a new audience, offering a unique and rewarding reading experience.

**Download the audio files today and prepare to be captivated by the story of Jane Eyre!**

<p>Jane Eyre: Graphic Art Collector’s Edition</p>

<p>Discover the story of Jane Eyre with this striking collector’s edition from Union Square &amp; Co.'s Signature Editions series! The classic texts that shaped our culture feature exclusive cover art by distinguished artist Malika Favre. Her bold, graphic style gives each classic literature book a small masterpiece for a jacket. Collect the set or prize this Jane Eyre special edition as your showpiece literary classic.

Following the death of her uncle, the orphan Jane Eyre is sent to the Lowood School, where she grows into a confident and well-educated young woman. When Jane leaves to become a governess at Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with Mr. Rochester, her pupil's guardian. But a series of eerie and terrifying events threatens to destroy her happy future.</p>

<p>Literary history and meaning: Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, was first published in 1847. It is a coming-of-age novel about a young woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood and falls in love. The book explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle against societal expectations. Charlotte Brontë was a gifted storyteller, and her prose is both beautiful and evocative. Readers today relate to Jane's defiance of limiting gender roles, her insistence on equality in her relationships, her career ambitions, and her inner resilience in the face of life's trials. Brontë's timeless novel continues to empower modern women to follow their hearts, stand up for their beliefs, and be the authors of their own stories.</p>

<p>Penguin Readers Level 4: Jane Eyre</p>

<p>Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.</p>

<p>Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.</p>

<p>The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.</p>

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Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.</p>

<p>Jane goes to work at Thornfield Hall as a governess for the strange Mr Rochester. They become friends and she is finally happy. But Mr Rochester is going to marry the beautiful Blanche Ingram and soon Jane must leave Thornfield forever.</p>

<p>Jane Eyre (Alma Classics Evergreens)</p>

<p>A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its publication in 1847. Jane's journey from a troubled childhood to independence - and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester - electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.</p>

<p>ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Evergreens is a series of popular classics. All the titles in the series are provided with an extensive critical apparatus, extra reading material including a section of photographs and notes. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition (or collated from the most authoritative editions or manuscripts) and edited using a fresh, intelligent editorial approach. With an emphasis on the production, editorial and typographical values of a book, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading the classics.</p>

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<p>'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.'</p>

<p>Bronte's infamous Gothic novel tells the story of orphan Jane, a child of unfortunate circumstances. Raised and treated badly by her aunt and cousins and eventually sent away to a cruel boarding school, it is not until Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield that she finds happiness. Meek, measured, but determined, Jane soon falls in love with her brooding and stormy master, Mr Rochester, but it is not long before strange and unnerving events occur in the house and Jane is forced to leave Thornfield to pursue her future.</p>

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Title: Jane Eyre

Author: Bronte, Charlotte

Publisher: Pocket Classics

Publication Date: 2005/04/26

Number of Pages: 602

Binding Type: PAPERBACK

Library of Congress: oc2007113235</p>

<p>Young Adult Eli Readers - Jane Eyre - Stage 3 B1 - Downloadable Audio Files</p>

<p>Jane Eyre was an immediate bestseller, and most critics liked it. One reviewer wrote: ‘It is one of the most powerful domestic romances which have been published for many years.’ </p>

<p>In this Reader you will find: A short biography of Charlotte Brontë | Glossary | Comprehension activities | PET-style activities | Exit test Tags Love | Society</p>

<p>Jane Eyre is an orphan, and all alone in the world. But she is no ordinary young woman; despite her lonely and unhappy childhood, she is determined to succeed at a time when women had little freedom. When she meets the enigmatic Mr Rochester, however, her independent spirit is put to the test. Will Jane ever find the happiness she desires so much?

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