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The Brontë Sisters Collection
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This collection brings together five novels by Anne, Charlotte, and Emily Brontë in one volume.
by Emily Brontë: When a visitor arrives at a gloomy and isolated house in northern England, he discovers a story of passion, vengeance, and tragedy, in this gothic novel that shocked the readers of its day.
by Charlotte Brontë: Revolutionary for its time, this Victorian novel is narrated by its titular character, telling the story of her childhood as an abused orphan, her school years, her time as a governess, and her simmering passion for the elusive Mr. Rochester.
by Anne Brontë: This novel follows the experiences of a minister's daughter who, when her family becomes impoverished, begins working as a governess, bringing her inside the homes of the English gentry, where she observes both material wealth and spiritual deprivation.
by Anne Brontë: Helen Graham is known as the young widow who moved into a long-empty mansion with her son, took up an artistic career, and kept her distance from her neighbors. But readers of this classic, considered one of the earliest feminist novels, will discover there is more to Helen's story.
by Charlotte Brontë: Set in a time of war, economic troubles, and the Luddites' rebellion against the rise of machines, this is the story of two female friends: one a strong-willed heiress, the other an insecure girl abandoned by her mother.
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“The narration was good.
The problem lay in the works themselves, which I did not particularly like. I did enjoy some parts, but overall, it was not enough for me to give it three stars.
Jane Eyre: I liked it. The description of her childhood, ostracization, loneliness, and discovery of friendship and family was lovely. That could have just been the entirety of the story, IMO. Her relationship with the male characters was irritating to my modern eyes. Her falling in love with the first person who showed the bare minimum amount of kindness, if it could be called that, was a stretch. The author tried to reframe Jane's experience of her treatment by this character during a discussion as a growing love interest and expression of desire. It was a ridiculous explanation, though it is possible to feel bad for his misfortune. The author's decision to continuously have Jane refer to him as "Master" and "Sir" highlights the power imbalance in the relationship though she tried to equalize this through money/class changes. Have never heard a discussion about this so maybe the author was making a point about subservience in marriage...hopefully.
The second love interest made the first seem caring in comparison. Her history of abuse heightened the domineering, possibly even predatory behavior, of this character. Overall, the love interests were attracted to her innocence and sought to groom her. I fail to believe that she could possibly be in love or better yet, that the loved her.
Totally disliked Wuthering Heights, so much so I suffered thru the narration. This is suppose to be dark romance story...it's Trauma and abuse upon trauma and abuse on children.
Agnes Grey
Was ok. Appreciated the commentary on how boys are raised to be cruel and entitled among upper-society.
I can see how these works could be considered sensational at the time of release. They do employ meaningful commentary on the society at the time - views on women, marriage, work, etc., that were novel.
The depiction of men during the time as stoic, and disdainful, even cruel really demonstrates that women predominantly married for socioeconomic stability. Was painful to listen. ugh.”
About Emily Brontë
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She also writes and illustrates children’s books featuring the endearing Vera the Mouse character, which she created. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each afternoon to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings. Marjolein and her husband, Gaston, divide their time between country homes in Holland, Switzerland, and in Missouri, as well a tropical retreat in the Cayman Islands. Each setting provides a unique glimpse of what nature has to offer throughout the world. The couple has a son, Mischa, a daughter, Sanna, and two grandchildren.
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Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) was the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood. Raised in a strict Anglican home by her clergyman father after the deaths of her mother and two elder siblings, she published all of her poetry and fiction under the pen name Currer Bell.
, her most famous work, is widely considered one of the finest and most influential novels of the nineteenth century.
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Anne Brontë
Anne Brontë (1820–1849) was an English poet and novelist—the youngest of the famous Brontë sisters. Throughout her brief career, she developed a reputation as an unwaveringly realistic writer in an era when candor was uncommon. Brontë was first published with her sisters under a pseudonym, with the poetry collection
in 1846. She then wrote the semiautobiographical
and followed that with the daring
. Soon after the deaths of her sister Emily and her brother, Branwell, Brontë succumbed to tuberculosis and died.
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