governesses in literature

A collection of essays that explores the theme of women's search for independence in Charlotte Bront?'s novel "Jane Eyre," with information on the author's life, the social climate for women when the book was written, and contemporary social issues related to the novel.

Presents the nineteenth-century short story in which a governess believes her two charges, ten-year-old Miles and eight-year-old Flora, are being haunted by the ghosts of former servants, and includes notes, a history of the novel, selections from James' letters and other writings, and critical essays.

A collection of essays that explores the theme of women's search for independence in Charlotte Bront?'s novel "Jane Eyre," with information on the author's life, the social climate for women when the book was written, and contemporary social issues related to the novel.

Presents a number of critical essays on Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Presents context for Charlotte Br?nte's novel "Jane Eyre" through historical writings on such topics as the Victorian governess and education for Victorian girls.