Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Charlotte Bronte is a biography written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, detailing the life and works of the famous English novelist and poet, Charlotte Bronte. The book was first published in 1857, just two years after Bronte's death, and has since become a classic in the field of literary biography.Gaskell, a close friend of Bronte's, draws on personal knowledge and correspondence to provide a vivid and intimate portrait of the author's life, from her childhood in a parsonage in Yorkshire to her struggles as a governess and her eventual success as a writer. Gaskell also explores the complex relationships between Charlotte and her siblings, particularly her sisters Emily and Anne, who were also accomplished writers.Throughout the book, Gaskell delves into the themes and motifs that run through Bronte's work, including the role of women in Victorian society, the struggles of the working class, and the importance of imagination and creativity. She also offers insights into Bronte's writing process, drawing on her own experiences as a novelist.Overall, The Life of Charlotte Bronte is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important writers of the 19th century, written by a close friend and fellow author. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the life of Charlotte Bronte herself.Two Volumes in One. Mrs. Gaskell's excellent Life of Charlotte Bronte roused a furor because of its candid statements about the Bronte family, particularly concerning the excesses of Branwell. Bronte, the English writer noted for her novel Jane Eyre, who along with her sisters Anne Bronte and Emily Bronte, were almost as famous for their short, tragic lives as for their novels.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.
