Charlotte Brontë · 1847
A Victorian novel about an orphaned girl who overcomes a harsh upbringing to find independence and love.
Francine Prose notes that it is the greatest representation of female rage ever.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“Well, you know, one year I taught Jane Eyre and Great Expectations in the same year. And Jane Eyre is the greatest representation of female rage ever.”
Why: They are still engrossing, powerful, and say something about our lives.
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