The Longman Fiction seris offers a stimulating range of literature for intermediate to advanced level students of English. Every book contains an introduction, glossary and exercise material to help understanding and appreciation of the book.
This uppr intermediate level title has been abridged and simplified to a 2000 word vocabulary level.
Jane Eyre''s parents die when she is very young and she spends a loveless childhood in the care of her aunt and cousins. When she is ten she is sent away to school. Here life is not much better, with little food or warmth.
At last she is able to leave school, and she goes to work as a governess. Life in her new home is quiet until her employer, Mr Rochester, suddenly returns. At first jane has little to do with him, but then their love develops - though threatened by Mr Rochester''s mysterious past.