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Jane Eyre (1943): Film vs Book
Film · 1943 · Directed by Robert Stevenson · Starring Joan Fontaine, Orson Welles
About the film
A governess falls in love with her gloomy employer, and a mystery grows in his house.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film is atmospheric and trims the book's early chapters and some themes.
Read or watch first?
The novel has the heroine's own strong voice.
What the book gives you
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
A passionate, atmospheric story with a heroine whose courage and independence shine. It draws you into the mood of old Thornfield and leaves a lasting impression.
Who will like it: Readers who love atmospheric romance, brooding manor houses and a heroine with a strong inner voice.