When was Jane Eyre published by Smith, Elder & Co. of London?
Jane Eyre was published on the 19th of October 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. of London. The first American edition appeared in New York by the following January.
Common questions about Jane Eyre
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who wrote Jane Eyre under the pseudonym Currer Bell?
Charlotte Brontë wrote Jane Eyre under the male pseudonym Currer Bell. The novel was published in 1847 and fundamentally altered the landscape of English literature.
What happened to Jane Eyre in the red room at Gateshead Hall?
Jane Eyre was locked in the red room at Gateshead Hall after defending herself against the violence of her cousin John Reed. She fainted from panic and believed she saw the ghost of her uncle who had died in that chamber.
How much money did Jane Eyre inherit from her uncle John Eyre?
Jane Eyre inherited 20,000 pounds from her uncle John Eyre. This sum was equivalent to US $2.24 million in 2022 and allowed her to share the money equally with her cousins Diana and Mary.
What happened to Bertha Mason and Thornfield Hall in Jane Eyre?
Bertha Mason set a fire that destroyed Thornfield Hall and killed her after she jumped from the roof. Rochester lost a hand and his eyesight while saving the servants and attempting to rescue his wife.