Villette
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What is Villette about?
What can a woman hope for when she has no money, almost no family, and no one who truly sees her?
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Every page to the end of chapter 1 is free to read here, with no account; the whole book comes with membership. A free written summary of about 15 minutes is on its own page. The eBook alone costs USD 6.95 and the audiobook USD 9.95, kept for good. This is a modern-language edition, not Charlotte Brontë’s original wording. Published by Library of Alexandria Press LLC.
Why read Villette here, when old editions are free?
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What famous readers have said
There is something almost preternatural in its power.Charlotte Brontë's recently edged out Dostoevsky...I owe my career, and a lot else besides, to Jane Eyre and Villette.Had not the impulse come to Charlotte Bronte to add somewhat to her scholastic accomplishments by a sojourn in Brussels, our literature would have lost that powerful novel Villette, and the singularly charming Professor.Product details
- Author
- Charlotte Brontë
- First publication of the work
- 1853
- Edition language
- English
- Available languages
- 25
- Words
- Audiobook length
- 21 h 57 min
- Publisher
- Library of Alexandria Press LLC
Contents
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About the book
Is this the whole of Villette?
Yes. All chapters, in clear, modern language, checked paragraph by paragraph against the source. Nothing is cut or summarised away.
Can I read Villette free here?
Every page to the end of chapter 1, the written summary and five minutes of audio are free, no account. The whole book comes with membership, 14 days free.
Is this Charlotte Brontë’s original wording?
No. This edition uses clear, modern language. For the original wording, open the source edition linked on this page.
How is this different from the free text on Project Gutenberg?
Project Gutenberg gives the 1853 wording. This edition is the same complete book in clear, modern language, checked against that source, with a 21-hour audiobook read by one voice, a 15-minute summary and 25 languages that stay on the same paragraph.
How long is it?
21 hours to listen, about hours to read, pages in print.
Can I read or listen in another language?
Yes. Villette is available in 25 languages. Chinese comes in simplified and traditional characters.
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