Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre, published in 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell, is one of the most celebrated Gothic novels in the English language. Charlotte Bronte's story follows Jane, an orphaned girl who grows up in hardship, trains as a governess, and falls in love with the brooding Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall. The novel was groundbreaking for its time — presenting a plain, poor woman with fierce moral independence and emotional depth as its heroine. Themes of class, religion, gender, and identity run throughout. Stream this classic free, with no account or subscription required.