The Complete Works of the Brontë Family

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This meticulously edited collection of the works of Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë includes the following novels: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1847 Shirley by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1849 Villette by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1853 The Professor by Charlotte Brontë, was published after her death in 1857 Emma by Charlotte Brontë (unfinished), she wrote only 20 pages of the manuscript which was published in 1860. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, published in 1848 Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë, published in 1847 The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, published in 1848 The Brontë Sisters (1818-1855), Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were sisters and writers whose novels have become classics. Before writing novels, the sisters first published a volume of poetry in 1846. Many novels of the Charlotte, Emily, and Anne are based on women in Victorian England and the difficulties that they faced like few employment opportunities, dependence on men in the families for support, and social expectations.


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Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855), a towering figure in English literature, was born in Thornton, West Yorkshire. One of six siblings, Charlotte was the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, alongside Emily and Anne. Educated initially at home, she forged her literary aspirations amidst the moors of Haworth, where her father served as curate. The trio's joint publication, 'Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell' (1846), concealed their true identities beneath male pseudonyms, critiquing the era's sexist predilections. Charlotte's most renowned novel, 'Jane Eyre' (1847), published under her pseudonym Currer Bell, garnered immediate acclaim for its innovative approach to narrative voice and character development, firmly establishing her within the literary canon. Her other significant works include 'Shirley' (1849) and 'Villette' (1853), manifesting her narrative dexterity and psychological depth. Brontë's oeuvre, though limited in quantity, excels in quality, grappling with themes of independence, morality, and the constraints placed on women in Victorian society. Her vivid portrayal of complex emotional states and the social implications in her novels prefigured elements of modernism. 'The Complete Works of the Brontë Family' serves as a testament to a remarkable literary family that includes not only Charlotte's masterpieces but also the distinguished contributions of her sisters. Her legacy endures as a pioneering voice for the empowerment of women through literature.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 5031 Pages

Filesize: 3.4 MB

ISBN: 8596547001263

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