"The book also features a chronology of the Brontes' lives and careers, a bibliography, and an index. Other highlights include: cinematic adaptations of the Brontes' novels; family members' conflicting views on religion and education; Charlotte and Emily's schooling in Belgium; associations with writers such as Robert Southey and William Makepeace Thackeray; and notable Bronte authorities, including Juliet Barker, Winifred Gerin, and Elizabeth Gaskell." "Complete with more than 30 illustrations, The Brontes A to Z is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and the worldwide community of Bronte fans."--BOOK JACKET. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Title: The Bronts A To Z The Essential Reference To Their Lives And Work
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0816043035
ISBN 13: 9780816043033
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book

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One of English literature's most famous families, the Brontes are known as much for their difficult lives as for the unforgettable works they produced: Charlotte's "Jane Eyre"; Emily's "Wuthering Heights"; and Anne's "Agnes Grey", among others. Over 900 entries cover the plots, characters and settings to the Brontes' works, including the juvenilia, details about family, friends and associates of the Bronte family.

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Lisa Paddock holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Toronto. Carl Rollyson is a professor of English at Baruch College, The City University of New York. Ms. Paddock and Mr. Rollyson wrote Herman Melville A to Z for Facts On File/Checkmark Books. They live in Cape May, NJ.

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