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by Charlotte Bronte (Author), Andrew Hook (Editor), Judith Hook (Editor) "Of late years, an abundant shower of curates has fallen upon the north of England: they lie very thick on the hills; every parish has..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 624 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Classics; New edition edition (25 April 1974)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140430954
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140430950
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 827,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Struggling manufacturer, Robert Moore has introduced labour saving machinery to his Yorkshire mill, arousing a ferment of unemployment and discontent among his workers. Robert considers marriage to the wealthy and independent Shirley Keeldar to solve his financial woes, yet his heart lies with his cousin Caroline, who, bored and desperate, lives as a dependent in her uncle's home with no prospect of a career. Shirley, meanwhile, is in love with Robert's brother, an impoverished tutor - a match opposed by her family. As industrial unrest builds to a potentially fatal pitch, can the four be reconciled? Set during the Napoleonic wars at a time of national economic struggles, "Shirley" (1849) is an unsentimental, yet passionate depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generations.


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Charlotte Bronte (1816-55) is perhaps the most admired of the Bronte sisters. Jane Eyre is her greatest and most loved novel.
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Of late years, an abundant shower of curates has fallen upon the north of England: they lie very thick on the hills; every parish has one or more of them; they are young enough to be very active, and ought to be doing a great deal of good. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars A novel of great depth, rewarding to read, 29 Aug 2001
'Shirley' did not grab my attention from the outset as it is densely written; each sentence must be carefully read, not skimmed over. As you can read from the synopsis on the cover, the novel is set in a fragile social and economic situation, but the novel concerns so much more than Luddite riots. Charlotte Bronte takes us into the hearts and minds of the characters as they are challenged by their surroundings, their church and each other. In the starkest terms it concerns loneliness and companionship, love and enmity. It is testament to her writing that months after reading it, I still feel as if I know the central characters almost better than they know themselves. To me, the world we are drawn into in 'Shirley' seems more real than that of 'Jane Eyre'. It is a wonderful book and I do not know why it is so neglected in comparison. It may take a while to get to grips with, but the result is worth the wait.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars An uneven read, 5 Nov 2003
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This is a very uneven book, and doesn’t have the power to take you on a journey from cover to cover like 'Jane Eyre' and 'Villette'. The beginning of the story, which is involved with local and religious politics, is quite hard going, and I found the male characters quite difficult to imagine, even though they’re all described at great length. The character of Caroline Helstone is engaging and sympathetic, but she seems to fall out of focus towards the end. Shirley herself is certainly lively, but not very likable. There are some beautiful descriptive scenes now and again, particularly in the snowy chapter called ‘The Schoolboy and the Wood Nymph’. Altogether I didn’t find this novel very satisfying as a story, but Bronte's narrative voice is like a witty friend throughout.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A work of maturity which perhaps lacks Jane Eyre's drama, 18 Jun 2001
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A reader from Inverness, Scotland. "Shirley" is perhaps Charlotte Brontė's least known work; nevertheless, it is a work of maturity and razor-sharp perception. Certainly, those who loved the vigour and drama of "Jane Eyre" - her indisputable chef d'oeuvre - may be disappointed by the more 'salutary' "Shirley." Shirley is the vivacious character that is the driving force of the novel, in which the economic unease of the Luddite riots provides a historical background, which Brontė facilitates in her study of society. This is a book for those who are dedicated fans: it is more solid than her other works. But there is no mistaking that this is a work of Charlotte Brontė: for, although it is not autobiographical, the character of Shirley is Charlotte Brontė's perception of her own sister, Emily. Be prepared for a solid read - but don't be put off by that - it's well worth it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shirley (aka Shazza from Bridget Jones...?)
As one of the other reviewers suggests, this isn't an easy read, there really is so much packed into each sentence, and it's a pretty hefty tome too! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Muppet

5.0 out of 5 stars a great book
this book is set in the early nineteenth century at the time of the luddite riots and the napoleonic wars. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. P. Skinner

3.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy read
This is probably my least favourite of all the Bronte novels. Charlotte set this one at the time of the Luddite riots and the machine breaking, with the political issues allowed... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

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