Marcada por su temprana orfandad materna, la escritora británica Charlotte Brontë, que a lo largo de su corta vida acumuló muchos lutos, revela en su obra el apasionado deseo de encontrar un lugar en el mundo. Jane Eyre, la obra que consagró su éxito fulminante, tiene los ingredientes de una novela gótica, pero rebasa con mucho las convenciones del género. Cándido Pérez Gállego explica en la Introducción cómo Jane, la protagonista, es portavoz de un nuevo modo de descubrir la realidad, y su reflexión nos lleva a un viaje hacia la autenticidad. Al valor histórico –Charlotte Brontë logra un cuadro enormemente plástico de la sociedad británica de su época– se unen aquí el valor moral y el literario. Porque, en efecto, superando las técnicas tradicionales de los diálogos, una especie de «comentario mental» abre en Jane Eyre el camino que conducirá a Virginia Woolf. « Amable lector: ¡ojalá no sientas nunca lo que yo sentí entonces! ¡Ojalá no llores nunca las ardientes y tumultuosas lágrimas que yo lloré en aquella ocasión! ¡Ojalá no eleves nunca al cielo una plegaria tan desesperada y angustiosa como la que entonces brotó de mis labios! ¡Ojalá no te veas nunca en el caso de ser instrumento del dolor de aquel a quien amas, como me sucedía a mí!»
John Brougham Libros






A Basket of Chips. by John Brougham.
- 412 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
Lotos Leaves. Original Stories, Essays, and Poems
- 456 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura
In this collection of short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, Mark Twain shows off his unparalleled talent for blending humor, satire, and insight. From his hilarious account of a young man's misadventures in the Wild West to his poignant reflections on love and loss, this book is a masterclass in American literature.
Lotos Leaves: Stories, Essays, and Poems
- 450 páginas
- 16 horas de lectura
This hilarious and irreverent play by John Brougham tells the story of an Irish immigrant to America who finds himself caught between the temptations of the New World and his old-fashioned Irish values. Full of memorable characters and side-splitting jokes, Temptation is a classic of the American stage.
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Critically acclaimed playwright John Brougham brings his signature wit and irreverent humor to this uproarious burlesque. Set in a whimsical world populated by talking animals and absurd characters, "Metamora" takes viewers on a riotous journey filled with laughs and surprises. Don't miss this hilarious classic of American theater!
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