Youthful writings by the autor of Jane Eyre
In 1834, Charlotte Bronte, together with her brother Branwell, created the imaginary kingdom of Angria, about which she was to write prolifically for the next five years. The five novelettes in this volume are the last of her Angrian tales. Written from the viewpoint of the cynical, gossipy Charles Townshend, they offer an ironic portrait of the intrigues, scandals, and passions of an aristocratic beau monde. With their varied cast of characters, the stories provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind and creative processes...

The Norton Library edition of Jane Eyre faithfully reproduces the third (1848) edition, the last corrected by Charlotte Bronte. A new introduction by Sharon Marcus sheds light on the novel's complex depictions of female agency, drawing fresh appreciation to "the genius, the vehemence, the indignation of Charlotte Bronte" (Virginia Woolf), brought vividly to life through the singular voice of her passionate and uncompromising heroine.