
If as a teenager you ever had fantasies about boning Edward Rochester, you’re in for a pleasant surprise: Young adult publisher Clandestine Classics is reworking “Jane Eyre,” “Pride and Prejudice” and other 19th century classics into “erotic fiction.”
Clearly inspired by the record breaking success of “50 Shades of Grey,” the publisher says the books will introduce the novels to “a new generation of readers,” which is total BS because everyone has to read those books by 10th grade anyway.
That said, the publisher’s write-up of “Jane Eyre” does seem scandalous, both for soiling a classic novel and for promising untoward sex scenes:
From the moment Jane Eyre sets eyes on her one and true master, Mr Rochester, her life is irrevocably changed…
This stern, unyielding man brooks no refusal and demands all of what Jane has to offer as he invites her on a journey of the senses that would scandalise society. He demands her abject surrender. In his strong and athletic arms, Jane submits to his darkest desires and discovers hers are every bit as searing, plunging her into a world she never suspected and never wants to escape.
The books will be out in digital format only July 30.
(Via Independent)





July 19, 2012 at 4:55 pm, Conrad Jones said:
Classic novels my ass. They've never been more than cheap romance novels.
July 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm, Afternoon Bites: Leigh Stein on Cheryl Strayed, Bikini Kill Reissues, 50 Shades of Jane Eyre and More | Vol. 1 Brooklyn said:
[...] Porning up the classics. [...]
July 19, 2012 at 7:32 pm, Suzanne Hurst said:
Not sure why you think these are "clearly inspired by 50 Shades of Grey". Hasn't erotic romance books been around well before 50 Shades ever came out? E L James has written 3 books in her entire life and got lucky with the HYPE. Have you looked into all the books that the authors have written at Total E Bound? 50 Shades inspired nothing. E L James was inspired by erotic romance authors.
July 22, 2012 at 7:09 pm, Ranae Rose said:
Clandestine Classics is not a young adult publisher – it is an imprint of the very adult erotic romance publishing company, Total-E-Bound. The 'Clandestine Classics' books are not suitable for young audiences.
July 26, 2012 at 12:32 am, Molli Senne said:
cant wait! I read sleeping beauty erotic version, loved it! excited to see a new twist on classics I remember loving.