Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë created one of the most passionately felt heroines in English literature in Jane Eyre, and her novels explore female independence and desire with unprecedented intensity. Villette is considered by many critics to be her greatest achievement.
Works
- Jane EyreNovel of a governess's journey to love, equality, and personal independence
- VilletteNovel of a governess in Belgium exploring isolation, passion, and devotion
- ShirleyNovel set during Napoleonic Wars exploring women's independence and choice
- The ProfessorNovel set in Belgium about a teacher's struggles with love and belonging