Gaskell, Elizabeth
The Life of Charlotte Bronte (Hero Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800313248
- author:
- Gaskell, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Hero
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charlotte Bronte's life was marked by solitude and creativity. When fiction became her escape from isolation, she found solace in the characters that populated her stories. Elizabeth Gaskell's biography is based on extensive research into Charlotte's life, drawing on her own notes and letters. The result is a nuanced portrait of a complex woman, infused with Gaskell's poetic descriptions of setting and style. Published in 1857, this biography sparked controversy upon its release, leading to a legal threat against the author. Today, it remains an important work for those seeking to understand Charlotte Bronte's life and legacy.
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