Jane Eyre

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will." At the heart of this Victorian classic stands a heroine who refuses to be confined by the expectations placed on her. Charlotte Bronte weaves gothic romance with sharp social commentary, following Jane's journey through questions of love, morality and class that still resonate. It's a novel remembered as much for its emotional depth and richly drawn characters as for the voice of its unforgettable narrator.