The Life and Private History of Emily Jane Bronte (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169764569)

The Life and Private History of Emily Jane Bronte is a biography written by Romer Wilson, which delves into the personal life of one of the most famous authors in English literature, Emily Bronte. The book recounts the life of Emily from her childhood to her untimely death at the age of 30. The author uses a range of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide an intimate portrait of Emily's life, her relationships with her family and friends, and the events that shaped her as a person and a writer.The book also explores the literary legacy of Emily Bronte, including her most famous work, Wuthering Heights. Wilson provides a detailed analysis of the novel and its themes, as well as the critical reception it received at the time of its publication and in the years since. The book also examines Emily's other works, including her poetry and her unfinished novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.Throughout the book, Wilson paints a vivid picture of Emily Bronte as a complex and enigmatic figure, whose life was marked by tragedy and loss. The author explores the impact of Emily's upbringing on her writing, including her experiences growing up in a remote Yorkshire parsonage with her siblings. Wilson also examines Emily's relationships with her family members, including her famous sisters Charlotte and Anne, as well as her close friend and confidante, Ellen Nussey.Overall, The Life and Private History of Emily Jane Bronte is a fascinating and insightful biography that sheds new light on one of the most important writers in English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Emily Bronte, as well as for fans of Victorian literature more broadly.1928. This life of Emily Jane Bronte is based chiefly upon the internal evidence of her poems, most of which Mr. C.W. Hatfield arranged in chronological order. This life does not purport to be a last word upon Emily Jane Bronte's history. Mr. Wilson states he did not know all the events by any means which befell her, not absolutely the order of those he recorded. He knew the main lines of her character, the most important part of her history.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: Romer Wilson
ISBN-10: 1169764568
ISBN-13: 9781169764569
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 318
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.26lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d