Jane Eyre

WETL, South Bend, Indiana

English · Gothic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre follows an orphaned young woman who grows up facing hardship and injustice, yet holds fast to her independence and sense of self. As Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, her growing attachment to its master, Edward Rochester, draws her into a story of love, secrets, and difficult choices.

This radio presentation brings Brontë’s classic novel to listeners in dramatic form, using spoken performance to convey Jane’s experiences and the changing atmosphere of Thornfield. The story moves from the constraints of Jane’s early life toward the emotional and moral challenges she encounters as an adult.

Intimate and atmospheric, Jane Eyre combines a coming-of-age story with romance and Gothic mystery. Its focus on a thoughtful heroine’s inner life gives the drama both emotional warmth and a strong sense of suspense.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.