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Charlotte Brontë
 (1816–1855)    





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Charlotte Bronte

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English-British poet and novelist

Date of birth/death

21 April 1816 
31 March 1855 

Location of birth/death

Thornton
Haworth

Work period
1846-1855

Work location

Yorkshire 

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: Q127332
VIAF: 71388025
ISNI: 0000 0001 2281 6316
ULAN: 500010037
LCCN: n79054114
NLA: 35022404
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The Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne - were born in the village of Thornton in Yorkshire, England. Their father, Patrick Brontë, was a clergyman, and the family lived in a parsonage near the church. The sisters grew up in a poor and isolated environment, and they were largely educated at home by their father. Despite their difficult circumstances, the sisters developed a passion for literature and writing, and they began to produce their own works at a young age. The Brontë sisters are famous for their literary works, which are considered classics of English literature. The sisters - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne - were all writers, and they produced a number of novels and poems that are still widely read today. Charlotte is best known for her novel "Jane Eyre," which is considered a pioneering work of feminist literature. Emily is famous for her novel "Wuthering Heights," which is a classic of the Gothic genre. Anne is known for her novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," which was one of the first novels to deal openly with the issue of domestic violence. The sisters' works are still widely read and studied today, and they are considered important figures in the history of English literature. "Jane Eyre" is a novel by Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1847. The novel is a classic of English literature and is considered a pioneering work of feminist fiction. It tells the story of the titular character, an orphan girl who becomes a governess and falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the nature of love and relationships. It was a critical and commercial success when it was first published, and it continues to be widely read and studied today. "Wuthering Heights" is a novel by Emily Brontë, first published in 1847. The novel is a classic of English literature and is considered a pioneering work of the Gothic genre. It tells the story of the complex and tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, who are brought together as children but are separated as adults. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and revenge, and it is known for its vivid and intense portrayal of the emotions of its characters. "Wuthering Heights" was not well-received when it was first published, but it has since become one of the most celebrated novels in the English language. "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is a novel by Anne Brontë, first published in 1848. The novel is considered a pioneering work of feminist literature, as it is one of the first novels to deal openly with the issue of domestic violence. The novel tells the story of Helen Graham, who leaves her abusive husband and attempts to start a new life with her son at Wildfell Hall. The novel explores themes of gender roles, independence, and the consequences of destructive relationships. "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" was not well-received when it was first published, but it has since gained recognition as an important work of feminist literature.

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