Strange World of the Brontes - Couverture souple

Campbell, Marie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1850587582 ISBN 13 : 9781850587583

Editeur : Sigma Leisure, 2001

Synopsis

Here is a wealth of information on the folklore, history and legends of Haworth and its surroundings. For the first time we have a comprehensive and exhaustive examination of these subjects and how they may have influenced the Brontes. Vividly portrays the personalities of the wildly imaginative Bronte children: passionate Charlotte, who shocked contemporary critics; secretive, private Emily, strangely attracted by the wild moors; sweet, strong Anne with the violet-blue eyes; and the brilliant but tragic Branwell, who might so easily have outshone his sisters. Examines the struggles, obsessions and secret fantasies that shaped the immense talents of the sisters - who finally broke through male-dominated society to create some of the greatest romantic novels in the English language. Sets the Bronte story against the strange beliefs of the Victorians - from fairies to phrenology and from astrology to secret societies

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marie Campbell is a well-established author; her books include "Curious Tales of Old West Yorkshire", "The Guardhouse Murder" and "Christmas Day Murder".

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sigma Leisure
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1850587582
• ISBN 13: 9781850587583
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible