Patrick Brontë was an Irish Anglican clergyman and writer who spent most of his adult life in England. He is primarily known as the father of the celebrated novelists Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. His literary legacy lies in his influence on his own gifted children. Brontë pursued writing alongside his clerical duties.
This book is a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Brontë sisters, including Charlotte Brontë's Wuthering Heights and Anne Brontë's A Grey. The book also includes insightful commentary from Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, a close friend of the family.
This comprehensive collection of the life and works of the Brontë sisters is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature. The volume includes Charlotte Brontë's novel The Professor and a selection of poems by her sister Emily, as well as biographical material and critical essays by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell and their father, Patrick Brontë. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual milieu of the 19th-century English literary scene.