The Brontes Life and Letters, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Being an Attempt to Present a Full and Final Record of the Lives of the Three: Sisters, ... from Numerous Hitherto Unpublished Manuscri - Softcover

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Behind the Brontes: a full, final portrait grounded in biographies and unseen manuscripts
This edition aims to present a complete life record of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, drawing on Mrs. Gaskell’s biographies and a wealth of previously unpublished letters and manuscripts. It weaves together personal voices, biographical detail, and critical reflection to illuminate the sisters’ inner lives and literary achievements.

The book blends historical context with close study of the Brontës’ relationships, schooling, and creative work. It traces how their Yorkshires roots and family dynamics shaped their writing, offering insights into Wuthering Heights, poetry, and other works that remain central to their legacy. Through excerpts, notes, and commentary, readers encounter the people behind the novels and poems, while navigating how later scholars and critics have interpreted their lives.

• Learn how biographers and editors compiled a “final record” from biographies and newly available manuscripts


• See how personal letters reveal the sisters’ special bonds, temperaments, and influences


• Explore the context of their upbringing, schooling, and religious life in the parsonage


• Understand how critics over time have interpreted Emily, Charlotte, and Anne through their works

Ideal for readers of Brontë history, literary biography, and fans who want a richer sense of how the sisters lived and wrote.

Ideal for readers who seek a thorough, documentary-style portrait of the Brontë sisters, grounded in primary sources and scholarly context.

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