Shirley

Brontë's second published novel after Jane Eyre, is a social novel set in a period of social and political ferment at mid-19th century. Exploring the hidden psychological drama of love, loss and the quest for identity, Brontë challenges convention, investigating the limitations of social justice whilst telling not one but two love stories. One of the most acclaimed novels of the early 19th century depicting the conflict between classes, sexes and generations.