Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre, ch. Quotes

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Charlotte Bronte was an influential British novelist and poet, born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, England. She was the eldest of the famous Bronte sisters, which included Emily and Anne. Charlotte's most renowned work is the novel "Jane Eyre," published in 1847 under her pen name, Currer Bell.

Raised in a strict religious household, Charlotte, along with her siblings, experienced a challenging and isolated upbringing. After receiving education at home and attending Clergy Daughters' School, she pursued various teaching positions. However, her true passion lay in writing. In collaboration with her sisters, Charlotte self-published a collection of poetry titled "Poems" in 1846.

"Jane Eyre" became Bronte's breakthrough literary work, attracting widespread acclaim and success. The novel tells the story of its eponymous protagonist, Jane Eyre, who defies societal norms and overcomes adversity to seek her independence and true love. The novel addressed themes such as gender equality, social class, and societal restrictions on women, making it a trailblazing piece of feminist literature.

After the publication of "Jane Eyre," Charlotte Bronte continued to write and published several other notable novels, including "Shirley" and "Villette." However, her success was short-lived as she tragically passed away at the age of 38 on March 31, 1855. Despite her premature death, Charlotte Bronte's literary contributions, particularly "Jane Eyre," have stood the test of time and continue to inspire readers worldwide.

Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs. We are, and must be, one and all, burdened with faults in this world: but the time will soon come when, I trust, we shall put them off in putting off our corruptible bodies; when debasement and sin will fall from us with this cumbrous frame of flesh, and only the spark of the spirit will remain, - the impalpable principle of light and thought, pure as when it left the Creator to inspire the creature: whence it came it will return; perhaps again to be communicated to some being higher than man - perhaps to pass through gradations of glory, from the pale human soul to brighten to the seraph! Surely it will never, on the contrary, be suffered to degenerate from man to fiend?No; I cannot believe that: I hold another creed: which no one ever taught me, and which I seldom mention; but in which I delight, and to which I cling: for it extends hope to all: it makes Eternity a rest - a mighty home, not a terror and an abyss. Besides, with this creed, I can so clearly distinguish between the criminal and his crime; I can so sincerely forgive the first while I abhor the last: with this creed revenge never worries my heart, degradation never too deeply disgusts me, injustice never crushes me too low: I live in calm, looking to the end.

Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre, ch.

Faith