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Early 1800's England. Jane Eyre takes place in 19th Century England, though we are never specifically told where in England it is. We're talking about fictitious towns throughout England, throughout the novel. It also takes place during the heyday of Imperialism, which is where the whole Bertha thing is coming from. Take a look here for some great background info: http://www.shmoop.com/literary-device/literature/charlotte-bront-235/jane-eyre/setting.html Those 19th century folks had some crazy ideas.

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"Jane Eyre" was published in 1847 during the Victorian era in England. The novel reflects societal norms and values of the time, including issues of class, gender roles, and religion. It also portrays the struggles of women in a male-dominated society and discusses themes of morality, independence, and social justice.

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