Jane Eyre was published in 1847: ever since then, the name of its main heroine has become a household word, and the work itself is recognized as one of the most famous in Britain. It’s a book about true feeling and devotion to ideals, about hopes that were betrayed, and about generosity—a dramatic, piercing story with a happy ending. The figure of Jane Eyre—passionate yet at the same time cool-headed, resolute but modest—astonishes not only with the depth of her character, but also with her humanity. What’s the secret behind such success? Besides the captivating plot and vivid images, it is undoubtedly the book’s poetic nature and the author’s ability to make the reader a participant in the events.