Almost every young woman reads 'Jane Eyre' - the timeless love story between Jane Eyre, a plain yet spirited governess and her employer, the arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester. First published in 1847, under the pseudonym of Currer Bell, the book heralded a new kind of heroine - one whose virtuous integrity, keen intellect and tireless perseverance broke through class barriers to win equal stature with the man she loved. Today, more than a century after it was published, it is still regarded as one of the finest novels in English literature. Whether it is read by students in a classroom or by young women who will forever rank it as one of their all-time favorites, 'Jane Eyre' is a perennial must-read.
