The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
Oct 2012 · HarperCollins
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The Brontë sisters are among the most beloved women writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Agnes Grey (Anne). In this sometimes heartbreaking young adult biography, Catherine Reef explores the turbulent lives of these literary siblings and the oppressive Victorian era in which they lived. Brontë fans will also revel in the insights into their favorite novels, the plethora of poetry, and the outstanding collection of more than sixty black-and-white archival images. A powerful testimony to the life of the mind. (Endnotes, bibliography, index.)
How did three sisters from a remote village become some of the most influential writers in history?
- Literary Siblings: Explore the passionate, creative, and sometimes turbulent bond between Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë.
- A Formative Tragedy: Discover the heartbreaking childhood losses that shaped their brilliant but brief lives and powerful writing.
- The Women Behind the Novels: Go beyond the pages of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights to understand the real-world inspiration for their classic stories.
- Archival Photos and Poetry: Featuring more than sixty archival images and a plethora of poetry, this biography brings the world of the Brontës to life for young readers.
The Brontë sisters are among the most beloved women writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Agnes Grey (Anne). In this sometimes heartbreaking young adult biography, Catherine Reef explores the turbulent liv...
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Catherine Reef is the author of more than 40 nonfiction books, including many highly acclaimed biographies for young people. She lives in College Park, Maryland. www.catherinereef.com.
Catherine Reef is the author of more than 40 nonfiction books, including many highly acclaimed biographies for young people. She lives in College Park, Maryland. www.catherinereef.com.
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