Autorentext

Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels became classics of English literature. Marjolein Bastin's passion for the natural world is of a universal quality that appeals to people the world over. You can find Marjolein's artwork on greeting cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and many other products. But for Marjolein, only one thing remains important: spending every day behind her desk painting the natural world around her. She also writes and illustrates children's books featuring the endearing Vera the Mouse character, which she created. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each afternoon to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings. Marjolein and her husband, Gaston, divide their time between country homes in Holland, Switzerland, and in Missouri, as well a tropical retreat in the Cayman Islands. Each setting provides a unique glimpse of what nature has to offer throughout the world. The couple has a son, Mischa, a daughter, Sanna, and two grandchildren.

Klappentext

Experience Charlotte Brontë's haunting story of independence, forbidden love, and hidden secrets in a beautifully illustrated collector's edition featuring the internationally celebrated nature artwork of Marjolein Bastin. As a penniless orphan, Jane Eyre endures a dismal childhood at the hands of her callous aunt, and her adolescent transition to boarding school provides little relief. But despite such adversity, she manages to transcend the social strictures of the nineteenth century, maturing into a confident and independent woman. Jane experiences true friendship, even love, until the revelation of a terrible secret casts dark clouds on the lives of everyone around her. Part Gothic mystery, part coming-of-age story, and part unforgettable romance, Charlotte Brontë 's enduring novel explores identity, social class, faith, resilience, and a woman's right to equality and self-respect. Jane's fierce independence and emotional honesty have made her one of literature's most compelling heroines. Marjolein Bastin's delicate botanical illustrations and nature-inspired designs bring fresh atmosphere to Brontë 's English landscapes, gardens, and changing seasons. Elaborately designed additions--including four-color maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and period-inspired ephemera--invite readers deeper into Jane's world while preserving the power of the original classic. Inside this special edition:

• The unforgettable story of Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester
• Original nature artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Marjolein Bastin
• Four-color maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and collectible ephemera
• A substantial nonjacketed hardcover designed for reading and display, perfect as a gift to readers of Gothic romance and Victorian literature for birthdays, holidays, graduations, and special occasions
• Themes of love, independence, resilience, morality, and belonging
• A distinctive volume from the Marjolein Bastin Classics series
  Rediscover Jane Eyre's extraordinary journey in an illustrated edition created to be read, displayed, and treasured for years to come.

Zusammenfassung
Experience Charlotte Brontë's haunting story of independence, forbidden love, and hidden secrets in a beautifully illustrated collector's edition featuring the internationally celebrated nature artwork of Marjolein Bastin.