Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre follows the journey of its titular heroine, an orphaned girl navigating a harsh Victorian world with resilience and quiet defiance. After a bleak childhood, Jane secures a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she encounters the enigmatic Mr. Rochester. Brontë weaves themes of independence, morality, and forbidden love into a haunting narrative filled with secrets and eerie occurrences. The novel critiques gender inequality and class structures while exploring Jane’s inner strength as she seeks dignity and purpose. Its atmospheric prose and psychological depth have cemented it as a cornerstone of English literature.