Jane Eyre is a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë which was published in 1847. Jane Eyre, an orphan, must find her own way in the world while learning about friendship, family, love, trust, societal roles--and how to deal with dark secrets. The novel opens on a dreary November afternoon at...

Main Street is a satirical novel about small-town life, and is notable for the presence of a strong female protagonist. In chapter one, the reader is introduced to Carol Milford, a beautiful, young woman trying to find her place in the world. Fearing a mundane life, Carol turns down a suitor in...