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Emily Brontë

By A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances) Robinson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the story of a literary icon whose genius bloomed amidst familial challenges and the stark beauty of the moors.

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2008-06-14
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Summary

"Emily Brontë" by A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances) Robinson is a biographical study that examines the life of a celebrated author, exploring her family origins, formative years, and the factors that molded her career as a writer; as an exploration of a literary life, the book illuminates important elements of her story, such as her intricate bonds with her siblings, especially her brother Branwell, and the effects of her early surroundings on her creative inspiration; this account starts by detailing Emily Brontë's ancestry and familial context, stressing that her literary gifts were not passed down from her parents, who were evidently not artistically inclined; Robinson investigates the interactions inside the Brontë family, namely the challenges they endured, such as the untimely loss of their mother and their father's ensuing indifference; this creates a framework for describing how these events aided Emily's growth as a writer, emphasizing the isolation and impact of her education in the Haworth moors, which would after become the basis of her well-known writings; the narrative starts to develop a depiction of a perceptive and creative kid whose life experiences would have a significant impact on her incredible literary potential.

About the Author

Agnes Mary Frances Robinson was a poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic, and translator. She was the elder sister of the novelist and critic Frances Mabel Robinson.

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