The Four Brontes: The Lives And Works Of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily And Anne Bronte (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164511830)

The Four Brontes: The Lives And Works Of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily And Anne Bronte is a comprehensive biography of the famous literary family. Written by Lawrence Hanson, the book explores the lives and works of the four siblings - Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne Bronte. The book begins with an introduction to the Bronte family and their upbringing in the remote Yorkshire moors of England. It then delves into the individual lives of each sibling, detailing their childhood, education, and early careers. The author provides a detailed analysis of each of the Bronte's literary works, including Charlotte's Jane Eyre, Emily's Wuthering Heights, and Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. The book also explores the lesser-known works of Branwell, who was a talented writer and artist but struggled with addiction and mental illness. Throughout the book, the author examines the social and cultural context of the Bronte family's time, including the Victorian era's gender roles and class structures. The book also includes a section on the Bronte legacy, detailing the influence the siblings had on literature and popular culture. Overall, The Four Brontes: The Lives And Works Of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily And Anne Bronte is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of the most famous literary families in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Bronte family, their works, and their impact on literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lawrence Hanson, E. M. Hanson
ISBN-10: 1164511831
ISBN-13: 9781164511830
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d