NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION

I avail myself of the opportunity which a third edition of “Jane Eyre” affords
me, of again addressing a word to the Public, to explain that my claim to the
title of novelist rests on this one work alone. If, therefore, the authorship
of other works of fiction has been attributed to me, an honour is awarded where
it is not merited; and consequently, denied where it is justly due.

This explanation will serve to rectify mistakes which may already have been
made, and to prevent future errors.

CURRER BELL.

April 13th, 1848.
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