The Letters of the Brontes: A Selection - Hardcover

Brontes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258050188 ISBN 13: 9781258050184

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

The Letters of the Brontes: A Selection is a collection of letters written by the famous Bronte siblings - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne - to each other and to other family members and friends. These letters provide a unique insight into the lives and personalities of the Brontes, as well as the social and cultural context of their time.The letters cover a wide range of topics, from everyday events and family gossip to discussions of literature and philosophy. They also reveal the close bond between the siblings and their deep affection for each other, as well as their struggles with illness, poverty, and personal loss.The book includes an introduction by the editor, Juliet Barker, which provides background information on the Bronte family and their literary achievements. It also includes notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural references in the letters.Overall, The Letters of the Brontes: A Selection is a fascinating and revealing glimpse into the lives of one of the most famous literary families in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Brontes, their work, and the social and cultural context of the Victorian era.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.

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About the Author

The writer of some of the best sentences in English (The New Yorker), Muriel Spark (1918 2006) was the author of dozens of novels including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Memento Mori, and The Driver s Seat. She became Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1993.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258050188
• ISBN 13: 9781258050184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Spark Muriel