Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is Charlotte Brontë's novel, first published in London by Smith, Elder & Co. in October 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell. It follows Jane from a harsh orphaned childhood to work as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with its master, Mr Rochester.
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- First edition
- Smith, Elder, 1847
- First published
- Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1847
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Who published the first edition of Jane Eyre?
The first edition of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë was published in London by Smith, Elder in 1847.
How many editions of Jane Eyre are there?
We track 1 edition of Jane Eyre, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
How can I tell if my copy of Jane Eyre is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.
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- Jane Eyre, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Jane Eyre (Q182961), Wikidata (wikidata.org)
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