Complete 38 Chapter Edition by Charlotte Bronte Book Analysis by Michael Clinton Illustrations by F. H. Townsend Author´s Preface to the Second Edition Author´s Note to the Third Edition Jane Eyre (originally published as Jane Eyre: An Autobiography) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë, published under the pen name "Currer Bell", on 16 October 1847. Jane Eyre follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr. Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall. Jane Eyre is divided into 38 chapters. It was originally published in three volumes in the 19th century, comprising chapters 1 to 15, 16 to 27, and 28 to 38. This edition contains all 38 chapters.