The Brontë Sisters: Responses to the novels Agnes Gray, Wuthering Heights and the Tenant of Wildfell Hall


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The Bronte sisters have received an enormous amount of critical attention, given their short lives and relatively slender literary production. As a group and individually the Brontes' works resist being swept away by any one critical approach. They defied conventional ideas of the novel genre and have always made it difficult for critics to categorize them. The aim of these volumes is to emphasize both the diversity and difficulty of critical approaches to the works.










As You Were


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A hypnotic, brutal, and unstoppable coming-of-age story echoing from within the aftershocks set off by the American Indian boarding schools of generations past, fanned by the flames of nearly fifteen years of service in the Armed Forces, exposing a series of inescapable prisons and the invisible scars of attempted erasure. When he learns his father is dying, David Tromblay ponders what will become of the monster's legacy and picks up a pen to set the story straight. In sharp and unflinching prose, he recounts his childhood bouncing between his father, who wrestles with anger, alcoholism, and a traumatic brain injury; his grandmother, who survived Indian boarding schools but mistook the corporal punishment she endured for proper child-rearing; and his mother, a part-time waitress, dancer, and locksmith, who hides from David's father in church basements and the folded-down back seat of her car until winter forces her to abandon her son on his grandmother's doorstep. For twelve years, he is beaten, burned, humiliated, locked in closets, lied to, molested, seen and not heard, until his talent for brutal violence meets and exceeds his father's, granting him an escape. Years later, David confronts the compounded traumas of his childhood, searching for the domino that fell and forced his family into the cycle of brutality and denial of their own identity.




Agnes Grey


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As the daughter of a modest minister, Agnes Grey has low prospects in life. After her father loses most of the family’s savings, Agnes is determined to help out and takes a position as governess for a wealthy family. Being a governess turns out to be more challenging than she could have predicted as she has to manage spoiled children and petty parents, while dependent on their approval for her livelihood. Agnes Grey is the first novel by Anne Brontë, published in 1847, and today considered an everlasting classic. Like the famous Jane Eyre, by Anne’s sister Emily Brontë, it deals with the precarious position of the governess and how the young women taking on that role were treated. It is a poignant and insightful novel that explores rigid class structures and the challenges it poses to women. ANNE BRONTË [1820-1849] was an English poet and novelist. She was the youngest of the three Brontë authors, her older sisters being Emily and Charlotte. Anne died young, probably from tuberculosis, having published the novels Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, the latter hailed today as one of the first feminist novels.




Reader, I Married Him


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‘This collection is stormy, romantic, strong – the Full Brontë’ The Times A collection of short stories celebrating Charlotte Brontë, published in the year of her bicentenary and stemming from the now immortal words from her great work Jane Eyre.




The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall


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Spanning the gothic moors of Yorkshire to the intricate societal webs of Victorian England, 'The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels' compiles an unprecedented collection that traverses a vast literary landscape. Within these pages, readers will encounter the raw intensity of emotion, intricate psychological depth, and the acute social commentary that characterize the Brontë sisters oeuvre. From the turbulent romance of 'Wuthering Heights' to the groundbreaking narrative of 'Jane Eyre' and the defiant 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall', this anthology showcases the diversity of themes and narrative styles that have cemented the Brontës' legacy in the literary canon. The collection serves as a testament to the sisters' collective genius, offering readers a holistic view of their literary evolution and the varied voices that echo through their work. The backgrounds of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, as daughters of a clergyman in a remote Yorkshire village, significantly influenced their writing, imbuing their novels with a unique blend of isolation, moral introspection, and social critique. Their works collectively align with and contribute to the Victorian literary movement, pushing the boundaries of conventional female narratives and exploring complexities of character and social identity rarely voiced so vividly at the time. This anthology encapsulates their shared experiences and individual talents, presenting a rich tableau of mid-19th century life and imagination. 'The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels' offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the profound literary achievements of three of the most influential women writers of the 19th century. It invites a comprehensive exploration of themes ranging from the struggles of the individual against societal constraints to the tumultuous quests for love and identity. Each novel, resplendent with its unique voice and vision, contributes to a dialogue that spans the complexities of human experience, inviting readers to engage with these timeless narratives anew. This collection is essential for those who seek to understand the depth and diversity of Victorian literature, and for all who cherish the indomitable spirit and the imaginative brilliance of the Brontë sisters.




English Writers


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English Writers - A Bibliography with Vignettes




The Brontes


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The Brontë Sisters: Responses to the novels Agnes Gray, Wuthering Heights and the Tenant of Wildfell Hall


Book Description

The Bronte sisters have received an enormous amount of critical attention, given their short lives and relatively slender literary production. As a group and individually the Brontes' works resist being swept away by any one critical approach. They defied conventional ideas of the novel genre and have always made it difficult for critics to categorize them. The aim of these volumes is to emphasize both the diversity and difficulty of critical approaches to the works.