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Shirley

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    Charlotte Brontë's Shirley is a historical fiction novel. Readers will find themes of textile industry.

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    About Shirley

    "Shirley" by Charlotte Brontë is a social novel published in 1849. Set in Yorkshire during the industrial depression of 1811-12, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Luddite uprisings in the textile industry. Mill owner Robert Moore faces ruin as he battles labor unrest and economic hardship. His cousin Caroline loves him from afar, but Robert cannot afford to marry. When spirited heiress Shirley enters their lives, she becomes Caroline's close friend—yet Caroline fears Shirley and Robert will unite, threatening her own fragile hopes.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Historical fiction
    • Yorkshire, England
    • Women, England
    • Textile industry
    • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815

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    Who wrote Shirley?

    Shirley was written by Charlotte Brontë.

    What genre is Shirley?

    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

    Is Shirley free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Shirley?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Master and Commander, Wuthering Heights and Little Women.

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