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by Charlotte Bronte (Author) "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: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (23 Feb 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140620230
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140620238
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 2.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Set in Yorkshire during the Napoleonic Wars, this novel articulates the social realities of economic hardship, the Luddite riots, dissatisfaction with the Government and an inadequate Church. Moore, a mill owner who ignores the suffering of his workers, affects the lives of Caroline and Shirley.
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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
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'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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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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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 Brontë'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 Brontë 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 Brontë: for, although it is not autobiographical, the character of Shirley is Charlotte Brontë'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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