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The Brontes Life and Letters, Vol. 2: Being an Attempt to Present a Full and Final Record of the Lives of the Three: Sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte From the Biographies of Mrs. Gaskell and - Hardcover
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Behind the Brontes: a full, final portrait grounded in biographies and unseen manuscripts
This edition aims to present a complete life record of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontė, drawing on Mrs. Gaskell’s biographies and a wealth of previously unpublished letters and manuscripts. It weaves together personal voices, biographical detail, and critical reflection to illuminate the sisters’ inner lives and literary achievements.
The book blends historical context with close study of the Brontės’ relationships, schooling, and creative work. It traces how their Yorkshires roots and family dynamics shaped their writing, offering insights into Wuthering Heights, poetry, and other works that remain central to their legacy. Through excerpts, notes, and commentary, readers encounter the people behind the novels and poems, while navigating how later scholars and critics have interpreted their lives.- Learn how biographers and editors compiled a “final record” from biographies and newly available manuscripts
- See how personal letters reveal the sisters’ special bonds, temperaments, and influences
- Explore the context of their upbringing, schooling, and religious life in the parsonage
- Understand how critics over time have interpreted Emily, Charlotte, and Anne through their works
Ideal for readers who seek a thorough, documentary-style portrait of the Brontė sisters, grounded in primary sources and scholarly context.
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