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The work tells the story of Jane's early life, her experience at Lowood School and as a governess. Her refusal to accept Rochester's love on any but her own strictly moral terms is a passionate cry for independence.

A Reese's Book Club pick and a 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Audiobook of the Year! This program features multicast narration. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR 2025 An ENTHRALLING new novel from the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of Migrations and...

Can beliefs make you sick? Consider "The June Bug" incident from a US textile factory in the early 1960s. Many employees began to feel dizzy, had an upset stomach, and vomited. Some were even hospitalized. The illness was attributed to a mysterious bug biting workers. However, when the CDC investigated this outbreak, no bugs or any other cause of the illnesses could be identified. Instead, it appears to be an illness caused by the mind -- that is, sickness due to expectation.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Breathtaking' HANNAH KENT 'Spellbinding' Washington Post 'A wildly talented writer' EMILY ST JOHN MANDEL A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A storm gathering force. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater...

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

Pâquerette mène une existence modeste aux côtés de Jean-Benoît, qu’elle aime d’un amour appliqué et un peu aveugle. Un soir de loto, un ticket gagnant vient bouleverser leur quotidien de couple ordinaire. Mais au petit matin, l’appartement est vide : plus de compagnon, plus de bague...

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a haunting psychological short story that explores isolation, mental health, and the constraints placed on women in the 19th century. Through the unsettling diary of a woman confined to a room with disturbing yellow wallpaper, Gilman crafts a chilling descent into obsession that remains one of the most powerful feminist works in American literature.

Long overshadowed by Jane Eyre, Villette is widely admired as one of Charlotte Bronte's finest works. This story of a young teacher at a girl's school in the city of Villette is a particular challenge for the young reader, for it requires maturity of vision, a fine narrative sense - and a command of French! Mandy Weston, a newcomer to Naxos AudioBooks, tells the story magnificently.

Jane Eyre es una niña huérfana que se ha educado en un orfanato, su inteligencia y su afán por aprender consiguen apartarla del mundo de su infancia. Al llegar a los dieciocho años abandona la institución y comienza a trabajar como institutriz, para educar a la hija del señor Rochester. Poco a poco, el amor irá tejiendo su red entre ellos, pero la casa y la vida de Rochester guardan un estremecedor y terrible misterio.

Unpublished at the time of her death, The Professor is the first novel written by Charlotte Brontë, and the seed of her later books, Jane Eyre and Villette. The narrator of the tale, William Crimsworth, tells a story of courage and ambition among jealousy and envy: Orphaned from a young age, William rejects life in the clergy, and then as a tradesman, to the chagrin of his cruel uncles and elder brother. Instead he pursues a career in education and ends up in Brussels where he meets student/teacher Francis Evans Henri, with whom he falls in love.

The Complete Brontë Sisters Collection includes all 7 of the Brontë sisters' completed novels, as-well as a selection of the poetry which all three sisters published. Read by an outstanding cast, this collection is the perfect opportunity to delve beyond Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre and discover the rest of the work published by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, (1860 - 1935), gained much of her fame with lectures on women's issues, ethics, labor, human rights, and social reform. She often referred to these themes in her fiction. She is best remembered for her 1892 short story "The Yellow Wallpaper", which was based on her own bout with severe depression and misguided medical treatment.

Brought to you by Penguin. An immersive journey through trees in Japan by celebrated writer Aya Koda – now available in English for the first time ‘Trees are not just living things, but feeling beings, like us. Better keep a watchful eye over them…’ Ezo spruce, hinoki, cherry blossoms...

This Was Meant to Find You: When You Needed It Most is Charlotte Freeman’s second book and was written to resonate deeply with the ones who seek comfort in listening to the right words at the right time.

A woman and her husband rent a summer house, but what should be a restful getaway turns into a suffocating psychological battle. This chilling account of postpartum depression and a husband's controlling behaviour in the guise of treatment will leave you breathless.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of love, loss, and the complexities of gender relations with "Farmer's Bride," a thematic collection that resonates with the struggles and triumphs of women in a changing world. This podcast presents a rich array of poetry and prose that reflects on personal and societal themes, inviting listeners to explore the nuanced experiences of those navigating the boundaries of expectation and desire. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating selection that highlights varied voices and perspectives, all connected by the enduring quest for ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally draining, especially during the early school years. If your child struggles with hyperactivity, emotional outbursts, difficulty focusing, impulsive behaviour, school...

During the Victorian era the publishing of magazines and periodicals accelerated at a phenomenal rate. This really was mass market publishing to a hungry audience eager for literary sustenance. Many of our greatest authors contributed and expanded their reach whilst many fledging authors also found a ready source for their nascent works and careers. Amongst the very many was ‘The Yellow Book’.

Die Rolle der Scarlett O'Hara ist ihr Traum, doch ist Ruhm wichtiger als die Liebe? Vivien Leigh ist Feuer und Flamme, als sie Margaret Mitchells Roman "Vom Winde verweht" liest. Wie gern würde sie die mutige Südstaatenschönheit Scarlett O'Hara in der Verfilmung spielen, aber kann sie als Britin den Produzenten von sich überzeugen? Für die Rolle und ihre Liebe zu Laurence Olivier setzt Vivien alles auf eine Karte: Sie lässt Familie und Freunde hinter sich und geht mit ihrem Geliebten in die USA.

Orphaned and subjected to cruelty at Lowood charity school, Jane nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. The story of how Jane becomes governess at Thornfield Hall, meets and loves Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for a wider and richer life than that traditionally accorded to her by Victorian society.