Reader, I Married Him: Stories Inspired by Jane Eyre by Tracy Chevalier (English

Description: Reader, I Married Him by Tracy Chevalier This collection is stormy, romantic, strong – the Full Brontë The TimesA collection of short stories celebrating Charlotte Brontë, published in the year of her bicentenary and stemming from the now immortal words from her great work Jane Eyre. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collection is stormy, romantic, strong – the Full Brontë The TimesA collection of short stories celebrating Charlotte Brontë, published in the year of her bicentenary and stemming from the now immortal words from her great work Jane Eyre. The twenty-one stories in Reader, I Married Him – one of the most celebrated lines in fiction – are inspired by Jane Eyre and shaped by its perennially fascinating themes of love, compromise and self-determination.A bohemian wedding party takes an unexpected turn for the bride and her daughter; a family trip to a Texan waterpark prompts a life-changing decision; Grace Poole defends Bertha Mason and calls the general opinion of Jane Eyre into question. Mr Rochester reveals a long-kept secret in "Reader, She Married Me", and "The Mirror" boldly imagines Janes married life after the novel ends. A new mother encounters an old lover after her daily swim and inexplicably lies to him, and a fitness instructor teaches teenage boys how to handle a pit bull terrier by telling them Jane Eyres story.Edited by Tracy Chevalier, this collection brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Brontës game-changing novel and its beloved narrator. Notes Published in celebration of Charlotte Brontes 200th birthday, Reader, I Married Him is a collection of short stories commemorating the themes of love, marriage, compromise and determination, from authors including, Sarah Hall and Linda Grant. The success of this book owes much to (Chevaliers) enthusiasm... its quite amazing to see the quality of work on show Evening Standard Author Biography Tracy Chevalier is the author of ten novels, including At the Edge of the Orchard, Remarkable Creatures and Girl with a Pearl Earring, an international bestseller that has sold over five million copies and won the Barnes and Noble Discover Award. Born in Washington DC, in 1984 she moved to London, where she lives with her husband and son. Review Dazzling DAILY MAILThe success of this book owes much to [Chevaliers] enthusiasm … its quite amazing to see the quality of work on show EVENING STANDARDThese stories will enrich and complicate future readings of Jane Eyre, as the best fan fiction should … If Brontë was going to drop in on any of the celebrations for her bicentenary, I cant help but think she would get a kick out of this collection GUARDIANA terrific set of stories by some of our leading novelists, each of whom engages with a chosen aspect of Jane Eyre THE NEW STATESMANThis collection is stormy, romantic, strong – the Full Brontë The TimesA clever idea well-executed; a treat for fans of short fiction and for Brontës many ardent fans KIRKUS REVIEWSExemplary…written by some of todays best female writers THE CHICAGO TRIBUNEAbsorbing and entertaining, READER, I MARRIED HIM is an inventive and a satisfying tribute to a great novel Book ReporterThese pieces create a beguiling picture of women and men and desire, in which everyone is searching, like Jane, for happiness and wondering whether marriage is really an answer. The book acts as a prism spreading all kinds of literary and historical refractions, and its a reminder that Charlotte Brontë, too, has many sides GLOBE AND MAIL Review Quote e~Dazzlinge(tm) DAILY MAIL e~The success of this book owes much to [Chevaliere(tm)s] enthusiasm e Feature * From Linda Grant to Lionel Shriver and Sarah Hall, this a rare opportunity to read your favourite authors all brought together by themes of love, marriage and a massive celebration of the Bront Details ISBN0008150605 Language English Year 2017 ISBN-10 0008150605 ISBN-13 9780008150600 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-04-20 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Tracy Chevalier Birth 1962 Author Tracy Chevalier Media Book DEWEY 823.0108092 Subtitle Stories Inspired by Jane Eyre Pages 320 Imprint The Borough Press UK Release Date 2017-04-20 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Audience General Alternative 9780008150594 AU Release Date 2017-05-01 NZ Release Date 2017-05-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160741152;

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