Reader, did you know that there has been at least one screen adaptation of Jane Eyre per decade since 1910? The publication of Jane Eyre in 1847 heralded a new direction in prose fiction featuring a complex female protagonist. Charlotte Brontë, like her sisters, explore the issues of class and status within Victorian society. The many attempts to bring Jane Eyre to life through film, TV, and stage adaptations reflect the ongoing relevance of the novel. Today, we'll take a look at just five popular adaptations of Jane Eyre:

Jane Eyre (1943)
Starring Joan Fontaine and Orson Welles

Jane Eyre (1983)
Starring Zelah Clarke and Timothy Dalton

Jane Eyre (1996)
Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt

Jane Eyre (2006)
Starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens

Jane Eyre (2011)
Starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender

Chapters:
0:00 Prologue
0:45 Jane Eyre (1943)
2:36 Jane Eyre (1983)
3:36 Jane Eyre (1996)
5:21 Jane Eyre (2006)
7:09 Jane Eyre (2011)
8:33 Epilogue

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