Echoes From Literature: Charlotte Brontë Free Poster
One of the most famous Victorian authors, Charlotte Brontë is best remembered for her gothic romance, Jane Eyre. In 1847, to avoid gender prejudice in the literary community, Charlotte published Jane Eyre using a male pseudonym, Currer Bell. The book was an immediate success. However, when Currer was revealed to be a woman, critics were torn. Some condemned the novel for its immorality and “unfeminine” view on women’s roles in Victorian society. Others praised its innovative use of first-person narrative to explore the titular character’s development. Nevertheless, Jane Eyre continued to rise in popularity under Charlotte’s real name, cementing its status as the classic we know today. Inspire your students to embrace their independence with this free downloadable poster featuring one of the novel’s most famous quotes.
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