THE COMPLETE WORKS OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE AND HER SISTERS
by Charlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë
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The Bront sisters are some of the most famous women in literature. Each wrote at least one novel that would go on to become a classic and to be read by women everywhere throughout history. Charlotte Bront , the eldest of the three Bront sisters, wrote multiple novels that are still ranked among the most cherished books in literature. Shirley, the novel completed after Jane Eyre, was written during a period of immense turmoil in Charlotte's life. These personal dramas affected both the feel show more and the outcome of the novel. Set around the War of 1812, Shirley is a glimpse of the industrial unrest in Britain. This novel also examines the gender expectations of women in society. While in other books Charlotte chooses a first person narrator, Shirley stands out for its use of a third person omniscient narrator who gives more voice to the struggles of all individuals during this period of time. Perhaps one of the most intriguing elements of this story is the friendship between Shirley and Caroline which gives the reader insight into the relationship that Charlotte had with her sisters. Another strength of this novel is Charlotte's use of minor characters who each bring their own unique personalities into the story and ripen it with entertainment. Charlotte's master craft of writing engaging characters and dramatic events make all of her novels enchanting. Her ability to dissect societal issues, while also creating an appealing story line makes her novels intriguing and timeless. It's no surprise that these works have become literary classics. Take a moment to read these amazing works that have stood against the test of time and proven themselves worthy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. show lessTags
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Charlotte Bronte, the third of six children, was born April 21, 1816, to the Reverend Patrick Bronte and Maria Branwell Bronte in Yorkshire, England. Along with her sisters, Emily and Anne, she produced some of the most impressive writings of the 19th century. The Brontes lived in a time when women used pseudonyms to conceal their female identity, show more hence Bronte's pseudonym, Currer Bell. Charlotte Bronte was only five when her mother died of cancer. In 1824, she and three of her sisters attended the Clergy Daughter's School in Cowan Bridge. The inspiration for the Lowood School in the classic Jane Eyre was formed by Bronte's experiences at the Clergy Daughter's School. Her two older sisters died of consumption because of the malnutrition and harsh treatment they suffered at the school. Charlotte and Emily Bronte returned home after the tragedy. The Bronte sisters fueled each other's creativity throughout their lives. As young children, they wrote long stories together about a complex imaginary kingdom they created from a set of wooden soldiers. In 1846, Charlotte Bronte, with her sisters Emily and Anne published a thin volume titled Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. In the same year, Charlotte Bronte attempted to publish her novel, The Professor, but was rejected. One year later, she published Jane Eyre, which was instantly well received. Charlotte Bronte's life was touched by tragedy many times. Despite several proposals of marriage, she did not accept an offer until 1854 when she married the Reverend A. B. Nicholls. One year later, at the age of 39, she died of pneumonia while she was pregnant. Her previously rejected novel, The Professor, was published posthumously in 1857. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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