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“Arraigned at my own bar, Memory having given her evidence of the hopes, wishes, sentiments I had been cherishing since last night-- of the general state of mind which I have indulged for nearly a fortnight past; Reason having come forward and told in her own quiet way , a plain, unvarnished tale, showing how I had rejected the real, and rabidly devoured the ideal;-- I pronounced judgment to this effect:-- That a greater fool than Jane Eyre had never breathed the breath of life: that a more fantastic idiot had never surfeited herself on sweet lies, and swallowed the poison as if it were nectar.”

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Book:The Complete Works Of Charlotte Bronte: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor
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The Complete Works Of Charlotte Bronte: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor

This compilation gathers Charlotte Bronte's most renowned works, including 'Jane Eyre', a novel that explores themes of love, independence, and social class; 'Shirley', a story set against the backdrop of the Lancashire textile industry; 'Villette', which delves into themes of romance and personal growth; and 'The Professor', a novel that examines the complexities of human relationships and ambition. more

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Charlotte Bronte
Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist known for her novel Jane Eyre, which is considered a classic of English literature. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and emotional intensity. more

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