For the next part of the project, i need to choose a book that is similar to wuthering heights. I began comparing some of the gothic elements in jane eyre to a modern romance novel, twilight, and found some similarities. So are there any other cinderellesque stories that at the same time have some kind of a gothic feel to them. Ten books like jane eyre that follow similar themes and were written by. To clarify i am not suggestion that the quality of writing is the same, just some of the elements. Just as well that jane eyre is a slayer who must embrace her true calling before she gets to embrace mr rochester. So if you havent read it, i would start by reading jane eyre and if you are already a jane eyre fan, i hope you enjoy my list of novels below.
I read rebecca after jane eyre, and rebecca became one of my favourite books. Published in 1847, charlotte brontes gothic romance jane eyre was one of the. A postcolonial approach to jane eyre might begin by considering the following questions. Comprehensive guide to jane eyre adaptations reelrundown. Jane eyre how do classic gothic romances compare to. What are some romance books like jane eyre or pride and. In this bronteinspired novel, jane steele is a orphan who appears similar to jane eyre except for one small thing. For those who love jane eyre, i recommend ten other great novels to read. What does the novel reveal about the way cultural difference was represented in victorian culture. Ultimately, however, criticisms of dumauriers most famous novel were quick to point out its irrefutable resemblance to another gothic romance novel written nearly 100 years prior.
Bronte, little dorrit by dickens and a more modern book a. There are even more if you include versions filmed in other languages, and more than that if you consider adaptations more. What interested me most was that by running away from thornfied hall, jane eyre had risked her life. How did britain justify its colonialist project by imaging the east as savage or uncivilized. Jane eyre the worlds best reading by charlotte bronte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wilkie collins the moonstone, toni morrison s beloved, matthew lewis the monk, or jane austens northanger abbey. Best movies and tv shows like jane eyre 2006 bestsimilar.
Strangely, jane eyre doesnt end with jane eyre herself. Like jane eyre, this is not your typical love story and maybe even might. Townsend this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no. Jane austen was an english novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in english literature, her realism and. The original post dates from 2010 but was updated in 2014, so its pretty current. Kind of an wild card, but maybe try jasper ffordes the eyre affair, which is a comedic literary mystery althistory book that involved jane eyre. Oh, sure, at the beginning of the last chapter, we get that famous line, reader, i married him 3. A young woman encounters intrigue and romance when she accepts the position of governess at thornfield hall. Jane steele is a orphan who appears similar to jane eyre except for one small thing. Jane eyre is a heroine because she wants to marry a man. Jane eyre, by charlotte bronte the project gutenberg ebook, jane eyre, by charlotte bronte, illustrated by f. Or check out this goodreads list of janeeyreesque books. If you like jane austin there is a whole series of semimodern books in the same genre by georgette heyer. Many have loved this novel, jane eyre, by charlotte bronte.
Rochester is not usually considered starcrossed, the couple must overcome incredible obstacles in their desire to be together. Retellings are doubly fun because i get to enjoy the story on the page. If you like jane eyre you are looking for touching, gothic and atmospheric movies or tv shows about with couple relations, unlikely couple, rich and poor, love affair, fall in love, social differences and looking for love themes of drama and romance genre shot in uk or usa. And it doesnt have to be about the older times it can be modern too thanks. If you like jane eyre by charlotte bronte by crrlstaff october 1, 2018 in early nineteenthcentury england, an orphaned young woman accepts employment as a governess at thornfield hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote mr. Then i found this blog that argued this wasnt fair on jane eyre. What next three books to read after jane eyre by charlotte. I found the language in wuthering heights tougher than i had. As charlotte bronte s third published novel, released in 1853, villette is an excellent choice if youre on.
Ten remarkable novels for fans of jane eyre silver petticoat. The emily books emily of new moon, emily climbs, and emilys quest by l. Todays guest post is by haley of carrots for michaelmas. There have been over sixteen english language film versions of jane eyre, beginning in 1910 with the first of eight silent movies based on the book. Whether its northanger abbey, persuasion, or mansfield park, coming to the end of austens works is a sad experience if youve fallen in love with her fascinating heroines. Find books like jane eyre from the worlds largest community of readers. Theres a fateful day that comes to every reader who begins miss austens works. Like a bird, she would like the freedom of flying away from the alienation she feels at the reeds house. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Erica hateley examined the eyre affair as a parody of jane eyre, popular culture, and the postmodern novel 1025. As a jane austen fan, im a sucker for a good retelling. Perhaps the first novel to best express the modern idea of the self was jane eyre. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. North and south by elizabeth gaskell i just finished this book and loved it.
Groundbreaking for its time, jane eyre deals with such themes as marriage for love, the class system, and mental illness in the victorian era and is an excellent option if youre on the hunt for books like pride and prejudice. Ultimately, their shared happiness seems almost fated. Across jane eyre by charlotte bronte and for my lover, returning to his wife by anne sexton, jealousy is presented as both resulting in selfdeprecation and anger. Charlotte submitted jane eyre, which caught the eye of george smith, and appeared at breakneck speed on 19 october 1847, in three volumes, edited by. Jane eyre and the invention of the self the atlantic. She points out that thursday next is remarkably similar to jane eyre, being very independent and opinionated.
The novel explores what happens when a defenseless underdog in victorian england takes an inner rebelliousness to the ultimate extreme. Theres just something about jane eyre, and, like many beloved novels, it can be difficult to find other titles that offer the same reading. If thats not enough modern retellings of jane eyre for you, heres a huge list of prequels, sequels, spinoffs and inspired bysbased ons for further reading. On a similar, but far more schlocky tip, is jane slayre, which features vampires, zombies and werewolves, oh my. I enjoyed the book wuthering heights, which i had originally read for an english independant study project.
I also love jane austens books but i feel like i need something more contemporary without being cheesy and cringy. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte, first edition abebooks. Then make sure to check out our list of books like jane eyre. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Author of 624 books including jane eyre follow author charlotte bronte was a british novelist, the eldest out of the three famous bronte sisters whose novels have become standards of english literature. Ten remarkable novels for fans of jane eyre silver. Janes choice of books is also significant in this scene. Gaskell creates a spirited, strong heroine in margaret hale that reminds me of jane. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his. Jealousy in jane eyre, for my lover returning to his wife. Many people have told me to read jane eyre, but i would prefer to read a book that is slightly more modern and less difficult. Anna karenina provides a vast panorama of contemporary life in russia and of. When book riot asked you what your favorite books were, jane eyre. I dont care about the continuing stories what happened after elizabeth and darcy got married is best left to the imagination, but give me a modern spin on an austen classic and theres a good chance i wont leave my reading chair until i turn the last page. The heroine is not nearly such an interesting character as jane eyre, but the book is quite exciting and dramatic. But it has similar suspense, intense passion, and a darker tone than say jane austen novels. As we open jane eyre once more, a doubting woolf wrote.
Thursdays presence behind the scenes in jane eyre leads to the novel being tweaked into the version we know. Whereas in after the lunch by wendy cope a form of love that does not contain jealousy, but does present love in a similar way to the form of love which jealousy takes over in the other texts. It can also be done with podcasts and movies and provides other users similar lists. The situation of the sea fowl that inhabit solitary rocks and promontories, is similar to janes. Jane eyre, which was written by charlotte bronte and published in 1847, is a good example of a classic novel that was ahead of its time.
This is a version of jane eyre which delves into some of the unexplained aspects of the novel. Jane eyre is a unique classic with a mix of suspense, love, tragedy and hope. I love jane eyre, and i can relate to a lot of things about jane. A book i absolutely loved when i was young is i capture the castle by dodie smith, which although not as dramatic as jane eyre or rebecca is a. If you happen to be one of these people and you are on the search for more books like jane eyre, then these ten suggestions are sure to satisfy. Im not usually a fan of modern retellings of classics get your own. The bronte sisters all wrote, so if you like charlotte brontes jane eyre you should read.