Since Jane Eyre was published in 1847, it has never been out of print. The story of the small, plain girl who overcomes adversity to gain the life she wants with the man she loves has captured the hearts of readers since it first appeared. Throughout its 177-year history, Charlotte Brontë's most celebrated novel has been cleverly illustrated by talented artists, illuminating passages both great and small from the narrative. This website was created to showcase the illustrations from the personal library of one ardent fan, to reveal the procession of historic styles in book artistry, and most of all, to pay tribute to Charlotte Brontë and her masterpiece.