Charlotte Bronte wrote 'Jane Eyre'. It is a novel that was published in 1847 and it is considered one of the most famous works of English literature. The novel tells the story of Jane, an orphaned governess who falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester, a dark and brooding man with a mysterious past. The novel is notable for its themes of social class, gender roles, and the search for personal identity. Charlotte Bronte and her sisters, Emily and Anne, were all writers who gained fame in the 19th century for their works of fiction.