Jane Eyre : a drama in five acts

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Jane Eyre : a drama in five acts

by John Brougham, Charlotte Brontë

EN·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

DICKS’ BRITISH DRAMA. ILLUSTRATED.

4:51

Dramatis Personæ.

1:05

COSTUME.

0:45

STAGE DIRECTIONS.

0:32

JANE EYRE.

0:00

ACT I.

18:04

ACT II.

10:29

ACT III.

22:09

ACT IV.

9:49

ACT V.

15:19
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Description

In the opening act, we meet an orphan whose childhood is marked by cold neglect and bitter discipline at a grim boarding school. The stark halls and austere governess, Mr. Brocklehurst, cast a shadow over her spirit, yet she clings to a fierce inner dignity. The stage hums with the echo of her whispered vows to claim a future of her own making.

Years later, fortune carries her to Thornfield Hall, where she assumes the role of governess to a lively brood of children. There she encounters the master of the house, Fairfax Rochester, whose enigmatic presence and haunted past flicker like candlelight across her steady resolve. Their sharp exchanges crackle with an uneasy attraction, hinting at secrets that could shatter both their worlds.

Through lyrical dialogue and haunting piano underscoring, the drama explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle against societal restraints. Listeners are drawn into a world where longing meets duty, and where every whispered confession could tip the balance of fate. The first act sets a compelling stage for a tale that balances suspense with quiet, resilient hope.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (87K characters)

Release date

Jul 22, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

John Brougham

John Brougham

1810–1880

A lively force in 19th-century theater, he built a career as an actor, playwright, manager, and humorist on both sides of the Atlantic. Best remembered for comic performances and a huge output of popular plays, he helped shape the stage life of his era.

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Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë

1816–1855

Best known for Jane Eyre, this brilliant Victorian novelist turned intense private experience into fiction that still feels vivid and modern. Her work helped widen what the English novel could say about love, independence, and inner life.

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