The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged)


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In 'The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged)', readers are invited into the vast and varied worlds crafted by Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë. This collection is a testament to the remarkable diversity of themes and styles explored by the Brontë siblings, setting a literary context that spans from the bleak moors of 'Wuthering Heights' to the strict confines of 'Jane Eyre''s Thornfield Hall. The anthology showcases their unique ability to blend the gothic with the real, creating a new literary landscape that remains unparalleled in its emotional depth and complexity. The Brontë sisters, hailing from the isolation of the Yorkshire moors, brought forth novels that not only defined but also defied their times. Their works emerged from a place of limited personal experience yet unlimited imagination, reflecting their own intellectual rigor and the socio-political contexts of the Victorian era. These narratives, rich in psychological acuity and feminist undertones, align with and contribute to the then-burgeoning literary movements focusing on individual agency and moral autonomy. The collection thus serves as a vibrant mosaic of the sisters' collective genius and their vehement defiance against the constraints posed by their gender and era. 'The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged)' offers readers a unique portal into the minds of three of literatures most remarkable talents. It not only enriches our understanding of the human condition through its exploration of love, loss, and resilience but also invites us to reconsider our perspectives on morality, society, and freedom. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this anthology is a pivotal exploration of the depths of human emotion and the enduring power of storytelling, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.







The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Unabridged): The Beloved Classics of English Victorian Literature


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This anthology gathers the unparalleled novels of the Brontë sistersCharlotte, Anne, and Emilyoffering a panoramic view of English Victorian literature's rich landscape. The collection spans Gothic romance, social criticism, and introspective spiritual journeys, reflecting a broad spectrum of literary styles and themes. It showcases masterpieces such as 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights,' along with critically acclaimed but less recognized works like 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.' Each novel, a testament to the sisters' brilliant literary minds, engages with the complex interplay of societal norms, individual psyche, and the impassioned quest for personal freedom and love. The diversity within this anthology highlights the range and depth of the Brontë sisters' contribution to English literature, underscoring their collective exploration of women's roles, morality, and human resilience in the face of despair. The backgrounds of Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë enrich this collection, providing a lens through which to view their narratives. Living through the constraints and challenges of the Victorian era, their works are imbued with autobiographical elements and a profound understanding of the socio-political contexts of their time. Their literary achievements, propelled by their shared experiences and individual genius, resonate with themes of oppression, feminism, and existential quest, aligning with both the Romantic and realist movements of the 19th century. The anthology thereby not only showcases their remarkable talents but also situates them within the broader historical and cultural movements of their era. 'The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels' presents an invaluable opportunity for readers to immerse in the depth and variety of the Brontës' literary universe. Through this expansive collection, one gains an educational insight into Victorian society, the evolution of the novel as a form, and the enduring power of narrative to challenge and transform. This anthology is recommended for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the intricate ways in which literature reflects and shapes our understanding of the world. It invites a comprehensive exploration of the Brontë sisters' oeuvre, promising a rewarding journey through the landscapes of human emotions, societal constraints, and the indomitable spirit of resistance and hope.




Bronte's Mistress


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“[A] meticulously researched debut novel…In a word? Juicy.” —O, The Oprah Magazine The scandalous historical love affair between Lydia Robinson and Branwell Brontë, brother to novelists Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, gives voice to the woman who allegedly brought down one of literature’s most famous families. Yorkshire, 1843: Lydia Robinson has tragically lost her precious young daughter and her mother within the same year. She returns to her bleak home, grief-stricken and unmoored. With her teenage daughters rebelling, her testy mother-in-law scrutinizing her every move, and her marriage grown cold, Lydia is restless and yearning for something more. All of that changes with the arrival of her son’s tutor, Branwell Brontë, brother of her daughters’ governess, Miss Anne Brontë and those other writerly sisters, Charlotte and Emily. Branwell has his own demons to contend with—including living up to the ideals of his intelligent family—but his presence is a breath of fresh air for Lydia. Handsome, passionate, and uninhibited by social conventions, he’s also twenty-five to her forty-three. A love of poetry, music, and theatre bring mistress and tutor together, and Branwell’s colorful tales of his sisters’ imaginative worlds form the backdrop for seduction. But their new passion comes with consequences. As Branwell’s inner turmoil rises to the surface, his behavior grows erratic, and whispers of their romantic relationship spout from Lydia’s servants’ lips, reaching all three Brontë sisters. Soon, it falls on Mrs. Robinson to save not just her reputation, but her way of life, before those clever girls reveal all her secrets in their novels. Unfortunately, she might be too late.




Best Poems of the Brontë Sisters


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Careful selection of 47 poems by talented literary siblings. Twenty-three poems by Emily (including "Faith and Despondency" and "No Coward Soul is Mine"), 14 poems by Anne (including "The Penitent" and "if This Be All") and 10 poems by Charlotte (including "Presentiment" and "Passion"). Reproduced from standard editions. Publisher’s Note.







Charlotte Brontë


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On the two hundredth anniversary of her birth, a landmark biography transforms Charlotte Brontë from a tragic figure into a modern heroine. Charlotte Brontë famously lived her entire life in an isolated parsonage on a remote English moor with a demanding father and siblings whose astonishing childhood creativity was a closely held secret. The genius of Claire Harman’s biography is that it transcends these melancholy facts to reveal a woman for whom duty and piety gave way to quiet rebellion and fierce ambition. Drawing on letters unavailable to previous biographers, Harman depicts Charlotte’s inner life with absorbing, almost novelistic intensity. She seizes upon a moment in Charlotte’s adolescence that ignited her determination to reject poverty and obscurity: While working at a girls’ school in Brussels, Charlotte fell in love with her married professor, Constantin Heger, a man who treated her as “nothing special to him at all.” She channeled her torment into her first attempts at a novel and resolved to bring it to the world's attention. Charlotte helped power her sisters’ work to publication, too. But Emily’s Wuthering Heights was eclipsed by Jane Eyre, which set London abuzz with speculation: Who was this fiery author demanding love and justice for her plain and insignificant heroine? Charlotte Brontë’s blazingly intelligent women brimming with hidden passions would transform English literature. And she savored her literary success even as a heartrending series of personal losses followed. Charlotte Brontë is a groundbreaking view of the beloved writer as a young woman ahead of her time. Shaped by Charlotte’s lifelong struggle to claim love and art for herself, Harman’s richly insightful biography offers readers many of the pleasures of Brontë’s own work.




Shirley and The Professor


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These two classic novels, together with Brontë's well-known Jane Eyre and Villette, comprise a magnificent oeuvre, each one a singular achievement of characterization, human understanding, and narrative elegance and drama. Shirley is the story of a complicated friendship between two very different women: shy and socially constrained Caroline, the poor niece of a tyrannical clergyman; and the independent heiress Shirley, who has both the resources and the spirit to defy convention. The romantic entanglements of the two women with a local mill owner and his penniless brother pit the claims of passion against the boundaries of class and society. The Professor—the first novel Brontë completed, the last to be published—is both a disturbing love story and the coming-of-age tale of a self-made man. At its center is William Crimsworth, who has come to Brussels to work as an instructor in a school for girls. When he becomes entangled with Zoräide Reuter, a charismatic and brilliantly intellectual woman, the fervor of her feelings threatens both her own engagement and William's chance of finding true love.




Jane Eyre (Painted Edition)


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Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is now available in an affordable softcover edition, featuring striking hand-painted cover art from Laci Fowler and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for classic fiction lovers, readers in high-school or college literature courses, and fans of annual reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists. Considered one of the greatest romance novels of all time, Jane Eyre is now available as an affordable softcover edition. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this softcover edition includes: A beautiful cover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art. Decorative interior pages with pull quotes throughout. Part of a 4-volume collection including Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and Little Women. Charlotte Brontë's first published novel centers on the title character as she struggles to escape the hardships of her childhood, eventually finding work as a governess at the sprawling Thornfield Hall. Her new life there is derailed when she falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. Ahead of its time with its themes of feminism and religion, Jane Eyre is a must-have for any well-appointed library.




Pride and Prejudice


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Illustrated edition of the complete text captures the spirit of the Regency era