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 Emily Bronte in general
Newest Review: ... the sisters played their games. Emily's life was far from perfect. When their mother died in 1821, the children spent most of their time in reading and writing. Their father was a withdrawn man who dined alone in his own room; their Aunt Branwell, who raised them after the death of their mother, also dined alone in her room. It is reputed that for three years Emily spoke only to family ... more  ... members and servants.
Emily's father didn't like being in his children's company, he wanted them to be quiet and to learn their lessons, he allowed them no meat only potatoes. Their clothes had to be of the simplest, some coloured shoes which were given the...more |
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Emily Bronte in general: "I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever ... (1019 words)
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********************************************************* Emily Brontė (1818 - 1848) - pseudonym Ellis Bell ********************************************************* It never ceases to amaze me that a book as passionate and romantic as 'Wuthering Heights' was written by such a quiet, little mouse like person as Emily Bronte. To my mind she was the greatest writer of the three Brontė sisters - Charlotte, Emily and Anne. The story of the Brontes is very, very sad. They were the children of a father who was both cold and violent, and of a gentle, sickly mother, who died very young. They were brought up gloomy surroundings, and cursed as ... Read the complete review
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