
The Complete Works of Charlotte Brontë
Enriched edition. Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Tales of Angria, Mina Laury, Stancliffe's HotelBy Charlotte BrontëLength91h 34m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of Charlotte Brontë is an anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Brontë's literary genius, encompassing her iconic novels, poetry, and lesser-known writings. Through a careful blend of Gothic elements and profound psychological insight, the collection presents a vivid exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and societal constraints. Written during the Victorian era, Brontë's works engage with the radical shifts in gender and class dynamics, showcasing her distinctive voice that challenged contemporary norms and literary conventions. Charlotte Brontë, born in 1816 in Yorkshire, emerged as one of the leading figures of 19th-century English literature. Drawing on her own tumultuous experiences and the harsh realities of her upbringing, which included the loss of her mother and limited opportunities for women, Brontë infused her works with emotional depth and feminist undercurrents. Her intent was often to illuminate the struggles of women against patriarchal oppression, a reflection of her personal convictions and life experiences. This collection is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of the novel and the role of women in literature. Brontë's poignant storytelling and intricate character development will captivate readers, making this anthology not only a testament to her legacy but also a profound commentary on human resilience and societal transformation.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length91 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
96CHAPTER XIX.
2NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION
97CHAPTER XX.
3CHAPTER I
98CHAPTER XXI.
4CHAPTER II
99CHAPTER XXII.
5CHAPTER III
100CHAPTER XXIII.
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6CHAPTER IV
101CHAPTER XXIV.
7CHAPTER V
102CHAPTER XXV.
8CHAPTER VI
103CHAPTER XXVI.
9CHAPTER VII
104CHAPTER XXVII.
10CHAPTER VIII
105CHAPTER XXVIII.
11CHAPTER IX
106CHAPTER XXIX.
12CHAPTER X
107CHAPTER XXX.
13CHAPTER XI
108CHAPTER XXXI.
14CHAPTER XII
109CHAPTER XXXII.
15CHAPTER XIII
110CHAPTER XXXIII.
16CHAPTER XIV
111CHAPTER XXXIV.
17CHAPTER XV
112CHAPTER XXXV
18CHAPTER XVI
113CHAPTER XXXVI.
19CHAPTER XVII
114CHAPTER XXXVII.
20CHAPTER XVIII
115CHAPTER XXXVIII.
21CHAPTER XIX
116CHAPTER XXXIX.
22CHAPTER XX
117CHAPTER XL.
23CHAPTER XXI
118CHAPTER XLI.
24CHAPTER XXII
119PREFACE.
25CHAPTER XXIII
120CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
26CHAPTER XXIV
121CHAPTER II.
27CHAPTER XXV
122CHAPTER III.
28CHAPTER XXVI
123CHAPTER IV.
29CHAPTER XXVII
124CHAPTER V.
30CHAPTER XXVIII
125CHAPTER VI.
31CHAPTER XXIX
126CHAPTER VII.
32CHAPTER XXX
127CHAPTER VIII.
33CHAPTER XXXI
128CHAPTER IX.
34CHAPTER XXXII
129CHAPTER X.
35CHAPTER XXXIII
130CHAPTER XI.
36CHAPTER XXXIV
131CHAPTER XII.
37CHAPTER XXXV
132CHAPTER XIII.
38CHAPTER XXXVI
133CHAPTER XIV.
39CHAPTER XXXVII
134CHAPTER XV.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII — CONCLUSION
135CHAPTER XVI.
41CHAPTER I. LEVITICAL.
136CHAPTER XVII.
42CHAPTER II. THE WAGONS.
137CHAPTER XVIII.
43CHAPTER III. MR. YORKE.
138CHAPTER XIX.
44CHAPTER IV. MR. YORKE (continued).
139CHAPTER XX.
45CHAPTER V. HOLLOW’S COTTAGE.
140CHAPTER XXI.
46CHAPTER VI. CORIOLANUS.
141CHAPTER XXII
47CHAPTER VII. THE CURATES AT TEA.
142CHAPTER XXIII
48CHAPTER VIII. NOAH AND MOSES.
143CHAPTER XXIV.
49CHAPTER IX. BRIARMAINS.
144CHAPTER XXV.
50CHAPTER X. OLD MAIDS.
145CHAPTER I.
51CHAPTER XI. FIELDHEAD.
146CHAPTER II.
52CHAPTER XII. SHIRLEY AND CAROLINE.
147TALES OF ANGRIA
53CHAPTER XIII. FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS ON BUSINESS.
148MINA LAURY PART II
54CHAPTER XIV. SHIRLEY SEEKS TO BE SAVED BY WORKS.
149CHAPTER 1
55CHAPTER XV. MR. DONNE’S EXODUS.
150CHAPTER 2
56CHAPTER XVI. WHITSUNTIDE.
151CHAPTER 3
57CHAPTER XVII. THE SCHOOL FEAST.
152CHAPTER 4
58CHAPTER XVIII. WHICH THE GENTEEL READER IS RECOMMENDED TO SKIP, LOW PERSONS BEING HERE INTRODUCED.
153CHAPTER 5
59CHAPTER XIX. A SUMMER NIGHT.
154CHAPTER 6
60CHAPTER XX. TOMORROW.
155CHAPTER 7
61CHAPTER XXI. MRS. PRYOR.
156CHAPTER 8
62CHAPTER XXII. TWO LIVES.
157CHAPTER 9
63CHAPTER XXIII. AN EVENING OUT.
158PART I
64CHAPTER XXIV. THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
159PART II
65CHAPTER XXV. THE WEST WIND BLOWS.
160PART III
66CHAPTER XXVI. OLD COPY-BOOKS.
161PART IV
67CHAPTER XXVII. THE FIRST BLUESTOCKING.
162PART V
68CHAPTER XXVIII. PHŒBE.
163PREFACE
69CHAPTER XXIX. LOUIS MOORE.
164CHAPTER I
70CHAPTER XXX. RUSHEDGE — A CONFESSIONAL.
165CHAPTER II
71CHAPTER XXXI. UNCLE AND NIECE.
166CHAPTER III
72CHAPTER XXXII. THE SCHOOLBOY AND THE WOOD-NYMPH.
167CHAPTER IV
73CHAPTER XXXIII. MARTIN’S TACTICS.
168CHAPTER V
74CHAPTER XXXIV. CASE OF DOMESTIC PERSECUTION — REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF PIOUS PERSEVERANCE IN THE DISCHARGE OF RELIGIOUS DUTIES.
169CHAPTER VI
75CHAPTER XXXV. WHEREIN MATTERS MAKE SOME PROGRESS, BUT NOT MUCH.
170CHAPTER VII
76CHAPTER XXXVI. WRITTEN IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
171ANGRIA AND THE ANGRIANS
77CHAPTER XXXVII. THE WINDING-UP.
172FIRST VOLUME OF TALES OF THE ISLANDERS JUNE 31 1829
78CHAPTER I.
173CHAPTER ONE
79CHAPTER II.
174CHAPTER TWO
80CHAPTER III.
175CHAPTER THREE
81CHAPTER IV.
176CHAPTER FOUR
82CHAPTER V.
177CHAPTER FIVE
83CHAPTER VI.
178CHAPTER ONE
84CHAPTER VII.
179CHAPTER TWO
85CHAPTER VIII.
180CHAPTER ONE
86CHAPTER IX.
181CHAPTER TWO
87CHAPTER X.
182PREFACE
88CHAPTER XI.
183CHAPTER THE FIRST
89CHAPTER XII.
184CHAPTER THE SECOND
90CHAPTER XIII.
185CHAPTER THE THIRD
91CHAPTER XIV.
186CHAPTER THE FOURTH
92CHAPTER XV.
187CHAPTER THE FIFTH
93CHAPTER XVI.
188CHAPTER THE SIXTH
94CHAPTER XVII.
189CHAPTER THE SEVENTH
95CHAPTER XVIII.
190CHAPTER THE EIGHTH