Shirley Novel by Charlotte BrontëPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 737 Summary Published in 1849, Shirley is Charlotte Bront's second published novel, a work of social commentary set against the backdrop of the Luddite riots in early 19th century Yorkshire. It explores themes of women's independence, industrialization, and class conflict through the stories of two contrasting