Charlotte Brontë was an esteemed English novelist and poet, widely renowned for her contributions to the literary world. She holds the distinction of being the eldest sibling among the three Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—who all achieved literary fame and left an indelible mark on English literature.

Charlotte's most celebrated work, Jane Eyre, was originally published under the androgynous pseudonym Currer Bell. This novel, a staple of gothic fiction, propelled her to literary prominence and is lauded for its revolutionary exploration of individualism, morality, and social criticism tethered within a deeply personal narrative.

Her tenure in education began at Roe Head, Mirfield, but it was her role as governess and the subsequent opening of a school with her sisters that steered her towards a life dedicated to writing. While her initial publication attempts faced rejection, the eventual revelation of the true identities behind the Bell pseudonyms cemented the Brontë sisters as luminaries within London's literary circles. Tragically, Charlotte's life was cut short when she succumbed to complications arising from her first pregnancy.