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Jane Eyre

Charlotte Bronte

Introduction by Joyce Carol Oates • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

Podcasts 12
Quotes 24
Pod Save America

It was briefly mentioned as another example of a book that could also lead to nightmares for students, similar to 'Beloved' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

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Replace To Kill a Mockingbird with Jane Eyre.

— Episode: “Build Back Meta.”

Episode: “Build Back Meta.”

It was briefly mentioned as another example of a book that could also lead to nightmares for students, similar to 'Beloved' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

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Replace To Kill a Mockingbird with Jane Eyre.

The Rest Is History

One speaker mentioned reading this novel first and loving it, which prompted them to read another Bront book afterwards.

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So I read Jane Eyre a few years ago for the first time. Loved it. And then I thought, I'll read another Bronte.

— Episode: The Book Club: Wuthering Heights

Episode: The Book Club: Wuthering Heights

One speaker mentioned reading this novel first and loving it, which prompted them to read another Bront book afterwards.

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So I read Jane Eyre a few years ago for the first time. Loved it. And then I thought, I'll read another Bronte.

And then she's about to lose two sisters and a mother. And then while there, two of Emily's older sisters die. So, before the age of seven, she loses two sisters and a mother.

Freakonomics Radio

The novel was referenced alongside other classic works as possible textual material for the composition.

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I thought there was Dickens' Hard Times and Trollope and Jane Eyre and I'm a huge Zola fan.

— Episode: 673. What Is Money?

Episode: 673. What Is Money?

The novel was referenced alongside other classic works as possible textual material for the composition.

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I thought there was Dickens' Hard Times and Trollope and Jane Eyre and I'm a huge Zola fan.

The Toast

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The Toast

The hosts mentioned the book across several episodes, noting it as a classic they first encountered in school and the only Charlotte Brontë title they were familiar with. One episode highlighted it as a really great read that helped them sleep better, while another simply listed it among other well‑known novels. Overall, the references were light‑hearted and informal rather than a deep endorsement.

Episode: S4 Ep170: Am I A Heifer?: Monday, September 27th,...

They were still reading the novel and said it was a really great book that helped them sleep better.

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I'm still reading Jane Eyre. I didn't read a lot this weekend but reading before bed so that you know I sleep better. And it's a really great book you know.

Episode: S4 Ep41: The Women Tell Nothing with Dom Roberts:...

The classic novel was mentioned alongside other wellknown books as a possible pick.

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Picture of Dorian Gray, Jane Eyre or something like, you know, that you probably read in high school.

Episode: S3 Ep173: To Top Sheet Or Not To Top Sheet: Friday...

The hosts referenced the novel while discussing a Jeopardy! category, noting it was the only CharlotteBront book they knew.

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No but then even there was one about the Charlotte Bronte there was a whole category and I was like Jane Eyre because that's literally the only Charlotte Bronte novel I know.

Episode: S3 Ep173: To Top Sheet Or Not To Top Sheet: Friday...

The hosts mentioned it as the only Charlotte Bront novel they knew while playing a Jeopardy category.

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No but then even there was one about the Charlotte Bronte there was a whole category and I was like Jane Eyre because that's literally the only Charlotte Bronte novel I know.

Episode: S3 Ep173: To Top Sheet Or Not To Top Sheet: Friday...

They mentioned it as an answer in a Jeopardy category about Charlotte Bront, noting it was the only Bront novel they knew.

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there was one about the Charlotte Bronte there was a whole category and I was like Jane Eyre because that's literally the only Charlotte Bronte novel I know.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The novel was mentioned while discussing literary influences and themes similar to the participants' experiences.

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I think about it, Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, the all the same story.

— Episode: Part 5: Monica & Jess Love Getting Calle...

Episode: Part 5: Monica & Jess Love Getting Called Out on T...

The novel was mentioned while discussing literary influences and themes similar to the participants' experiences.

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I think about it, Jane Eyre, Jane Austen, the all the same story.

99% Invisible

The classic novel was mentioned to show that Bront's work also made extensive use of the dash, averaging one every 90 words.

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Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece, one dash every 90.

— Episode: The Em Dash

Episode: The Em Dash

The classic novel was mentioned to show that Bront's work also made extensive use of the dash, averaging one every 90 words.

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Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece, one dash every 90.

Strict Scrutiny

The NRA had only sued Bantam Books once before, and that was the suit they were currently pursuing against San Francisco.

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Mr. Col says in his brief at page 23 and is reply brief oh don't worry the NRA will never do this we've only filed one suit on bantam books before in our history and it's this one that's wrong in five...

— Episode: Texas, Immigration, and Easily Avoidable...

Episode: Texas, Immigration, and Easily Avoidable Chaos

The NRA had only sued Bantam Books once before, and that was the suit they were currently pursuing against San Francisco.

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Mr. Col says in his brief at page 23 and is reply brief oh don't worry the NRA will never do this we've only filed one suit on bantam books before in our history and it's this one that's wrong in five minutes of re-internet research we found another case in which the NRA sued san francisco on exactly that theory.

RedHanded

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RedHanded

The hosts observed that the rugged, windy landscape of the Peak District had inspired the book, drawing a parallel to Wuthering Heights. Their comments were brief and descriptive, serving only to note the setting’s influence rather than to recommend the title.

Episode: Episode 359 - Bad Brits: Featuring Wine & Crime

The rugged, windy and wild landscape of the Peak District inspired the book.

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So rugged, a peak district. Windy, it's wild.

Episode: Episode 359 - Bad Brits: Featuring Wine & Crime

The Peak District was referenced as the inspiration behind this book, along with Wuthering Heights.

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Inspired books like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

10% Happier with Dan Harris

The madwoman in the attic, as a concept, comes from this book.

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Which is what we call it the madwoman in the attic as a concept it comes from Jane air, which is a million's favorite book that madwoman represents our brains desperate attempt to manage the unmanagea...

— Episode: For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted...

Episode: For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily &...

The madwoman in the attic, as a concept, comes from this book.

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Which is what we call it the madwoman in the attic as a concept it comes from Jane air, which is a million's favorite book that madwoman represents our brains desperate attempt to manage the unmanageable chasm between who we actually are and who the world expects us to be.

Episode: For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily &...

The concept of the 'mad woman in the attic,' which represents the brain's attempt to manage the chasm between reality and expectation, was referenced as coming from this book. The speaker cited it as one of her million favorite books.

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we talk about how to process the experience of recognizing that oh s*** I have done that which is what we call it the mad woman in the attic as a concept it comes from Jane Eyre which is a millionth favorite book

Criminal

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Criminal

The speaker described the audio of the podcast as having a 'Jane Eyre-esque' feel due to the ambient noise of crickets and rain.

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Some call it sound escaping. It was very kind of Jane Eyre-esque, I thought.

— Episode: Jiminy Crickets

Episode: Jiminy Crickets

The speaker described the audio of the podcast as having a 'Jane Eyre-esque' feel due to the ambient noise of crickets and rain.

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Some call it sound escaping. It was very kind of Jane Eyre-esque, I thought.

Watch What Crappens

The book was referenced in two episodes, first when a character’s name was noted to match the title, and later as an example of a work that might include illustrations, which could affect its rarity. A speaker pointed out the name similarity, and another (Ben) mentioned it while discussing illustrated volumes. Both mentions were brief and informal, with no endorsement or critique offered.

Episode: #2495 House of the Dragon S02E07: Ride or Die

The character, who is a maid, is named Jane Eyre and it was noted that the name was similar to the title of the book.

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By the way, has anybody noticed that my name is Jane Eyre? It's like Jane Eyre. How did the other people get the Muppets and I got fucking Jane Eyre?

Episode: #2177 RHONY: Swinger and a Miss

A Jane Eyre book was mentioned as an example of a volume that might have illustrations, which one speaker suggested would make it less rare.

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So Allison's just like showing her around all these things like you know like oh here's a Jane Eyre or here's like a King Lear or something like that.

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The speaker read a passage from the book, in which Jane Eyre describes her love for Mr. Rochester and how she must renounce her idol despite being deeply loved by him. She says she will trust in God and believe in heaven.

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I was experiencing an ordeal. Terrible moment, full of struggle, blackness burning. Not a human being that ever lived could wish to be loved better than I was loved by him. And him who thus loved me,...

— Episode: A Broken Wall

Episode: A Broken Wall

The speaker read a passage from the book, in which Jane Eyre describes her love for Mr. Rochester and how she must renounce her idol despite being deeply loved by him. She says she will trust in God and believe in heaven.

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I was experiencing an ordeal. Terrible moment, full of struggle, blackness burning. Not a human being that ever lived could wish to be loved better than I was loved by him. And him who thus loved me, I absolutely worshiped. Yet I knew I must renounce my idol.

I do, Jane. Where shall I turn for a companion and for some hope?

Do as I do, Mr. Rochester. Trust in God and be yourself. Believe in heaven. Hope to meet me there.

Then you will not yield?

No.

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