Product Description

Orphaned at an early age, Jane Eyre leads a bleak and lonely life, until she is employed as a governess at Thornfield Hall by the mysterious Mr Rochester - a man who guards a grim secret. This is a story of passionate love, travail and the triumph of an indomitable spirit.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44258 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 650 pages

Customer Reviews

Collector's library
Very nice edition! it is smaller than a "normal" book, as is clear from the dimensions given in the product information section, but is not more difficult to read. I have many of these books and i absolutely love them, I am just disappointed that some authors are not published (like Mrs Gaskell).
I found it a bit misleading to give 1 star to a book like Jane Eyre just because somebody didn't like the dimension of it, so i decided to write this review to give my impression of these editions which are absolutely elegant and special.

Collectors Library Jane Eyre
The story has been around since 1847 and needs no review from me. However, I wish heartily to commend this edition, which is a pleasure to read and handle. A return to modest sized books is long overdue. The trend towards larger and heavier formats, with thick paper and leaded lines, is unfortunate. These are a delight and enhance the enjoyment of a book. This is the first Collectors Library edition I have bought (but I have long coveted the Jane Austens, with which I am thinking of replacing my Folio Society editions) and I am certainly thinking of getting more. Highly recommended!

jane eyre hardback unabridged collector's edition
this is my 3rd Collector's Edition book i have and i want MORE! from the dustcover which hides the lovely red velvety feel of the book to the gold edged pages with permanent ribboned marker. What a treat! I agree not so good for eyes that can't see properly as the book is rather small but i'd recommend a big magnifying glass to go with it! the book reminds me (as obviously do their stories) of times gone by when books WERE books. Just love everything about this. originally had the penguin version (paperback) but just wanted something a big smarter! Every year i have to read Pride & Prejudice (collector's library, naturally) just in case Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth DON'T end up together. The books are just the right size to hold and i lurve 'em! as for Jane Eyre, probably one of my least favourite stories EVER - that was until the BBC did the version in 2006 and suddenly made Mr. Rochester "sexy"????!!!!!! had then to buy the book to see what HADN'T been put in the tv series, ended up reading it in 2 days and it made me cry at the end! what a lovely story. i've even bought of amazon the 1986 tv series with Timothy Dalton AMAZING!!! what an overly underrated actor he is, a bit too good looking for Mr. Rochester but a superb bit of acting (shame about james bond!) Can't praise this book highly enough!