Sara Lodge offers a lively introduction to the critical history of one of the most widely-studied nineteenth-century novels, from the first reviews through to present day responses. The Guide also includes sections devoted to feminist, Marxist and postcolonial criticism of Jane Eyre, as well as analysis of recent developments.

A clear and lively introduction to a broad range of key critical responses to one of the most widely studied nineteenth-century novels
Approachable structure which effectively combines a chronological and thematic approach, starting with Victorian responses and moving through twentieth and twentyfirstcentury critical reactions
Incorporates the latest research and considers recent screen adaptations of the novel

Autorentext
SARA LODGE is Lecturer in English at the University of St Andrews, UK.

Zusammenfassung
Sara Lodge offers a lively introduction to the critical history of one of the most widely-studied nineteenth-century novels, from the first reviews through to present day responses. The Guide also includes sections devoted to feminist, Marxist and postcolonial criticism of Jane Eyre, as well as analysis of recent developments.

Inhalt

Aknowledgements.- Introduction.- Victorian Responses: Power and Popularity; Coarseness and Criticism.- Jane Eyre's 'I': From Humanism to Deconstruction.- An Iconic Text: Feminism and Psychoanalytic Criticism.- Caste Typing: Marxism and Materialist Criticism.- Bertha's Savage Face: Postcolonial Concerns.- New Historicism and the Turn Toward History.- Moving Picture: Jane Eyre Adapted.- Conclusion.- Notes.- Bibliography.- Index.