Why Am I Reading “Jane Eyre” for the 20th Time?
People kept telling her, it is crazy. The crazy fueled her, she would reply.
The First Encounter
Imagine a fifteen-year-old bibliophile high-schooler, against all forms of media but books, walking by a TV set back in 2013. She catches the sight of a poorly lighted hallway in which a stern-featured man is kindly murmuring to a crying young woman. The subtitles read “Jane Eyre, 2006”. Our teenager ignores the scene and goes back to her room, where a heavy book of how to live happily of some sort is awaiting her return.
A Pastime
Hi! This is the same weirdo, not as weird hopefully. A year later, the same incident occurred again. I had already heard my sister talking passionately about some “really good” series by BBC1, dubbed and broadcasted in Channel 4. It was a gloomy weekend and I was alone at home. Procrastinating some homework, besides having nothing better to do, I sat down and watched the mini-series for the first time. “What a pastime!”, I told myself. Little did I know the pastime will turn out to be a lifetime.
The Worn-out Copy
The infatuation would heat up nonstop, the quest ought to begin. I struggled to read and understand the abridged version of the novel in English for months. I wore out that first copy. I had watched all the adaptations by the time I went to college. I read it online and offline, but what the fuss was all about?
A Clutch at the Heart
Charlotte Bronte opened the door of English literature for me when I was a lost teenager in a deprived small town. She welcomed me with her accurate descriptions and subtle romances. I would walk back home from high school every day, reading Jane Eyre and contemplating how on earth could one become such an independent character. The book turned into my bible. I praised the characters, cried with them, worried about them, shed teardrops of happiness for them. I lived within the lines of Jane Eyre. Although her life was not without its tribulations, I WANTED to live it with her.
The Influencer Lady
Reading a book is like taking a journey, some say; the journey never ends, I would like to add. I ended up studying literature thanks to this “poor, obscure, plain” girl named Jane Eyre. There is still a lot for me to learn, and a lot more to experience. I like to look back at my first and foremost loved novel every now and then, so as to remind myself why I do what I do.
Charlotte Bronte’s first novel changed my life. This is by no means claiming the same thing might happen to you; however, I believe reading it is worthwhile.
Yet Again
I started reading Jane Eyre for the 20th time a few days ago. Since I found Ebiblo which is highly user-friendly and efficient. With this application, I can read my favourite books, connect with a community of readers with the same interests in books as mine and practice my writing skills. I decided to start my journey on this app with my most favourite book of all time. If you would like to join us in sharing this marvellous 21st-century reading experience, just click on Ebiblo.com and express interest in becoming an early user.
The Community
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