Rayner, Catherine

The Bronte Sisters: Life, Loss and Literature (Paperback)

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ISBN 13:: 9781526703125
author:: Rayner, Catherine
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:: New
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The Brontë Sisters: Life, Loss and Literature This biography explores the formative years of the Brontë sisters, who defied convention to write some of English literature's most enduring works. From their childhood fascination with books to their tragic early deaths, Catherine Rayner delves into the lives of these trailblazing women. The Brontë girls grew up in a world where women were often silenced, but they found their voice through writing. They tackled taboo subjects like divorce, child abuse, and domestic violence, paving the way for future generations of female writers. This book offers a fascinating insight into their lives, exploring how literature, nature, and their own inner worlds helped them cope with tragedy and find creative expression. By examining the Brontë sisters' experiences, Rayner sheds light on the challenges faced by women writers in the 19th century and the enduring legacy of these remarkable women.

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