Claire Jones Books

The tale of Heathcliff and Cathy’s ungovernable love and suffering, and the havoc that their passion wreaks on the families of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, shocked the book’s first readers, with even Emily’s sister Charlotte wondering whether it is right or advisable to create beings like Heathcliff . Replete with unforgettable characters and situations that have seared themselves into our literary consciousness, Emily Bronte’s intense masterpiece is one of the most haunting love stories in the canon of English literature.

Focusing on the interplay between art and industry, this book emphasizes the significance of decorative elements in the study of sculpture. Through new archival research, it explores how French sculptors collaborated with luxury goods manufacturers, challenging the notion that art and industry are distinct. By highlighting the sculptor-manufacturer relationship, the work aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of sculpture's history during this period, emphasizing the importance of decorative practices in artistic production.