I Am Heathcliff: Stories Inspired by Wuthering Heights
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Author Description
16 modern fiction superstars shine a startling light on the romance and pain of the infamous literary pair Heathcliff and Cathy.Short stories to stir the heart and awaken vital conversation about love. Sixteen stories inspired by Wuthering Heights.In 'Terminus' a young woman hides in an empty Brighton hotel; in 'Thicker Than Blood' a man sits in a hot tub stalking his newly-married love on social media; and in 'A bird half-eaten' an amateur boxer prepares for a match.A woman recalls the 'Heathcliffs I Have Known' and the physical danger she has borne at their hands; in 'Anima' a child and a fox are unified in one startling moment of violence; and in 'One Letter Different' two teenagers walk the moors and face up to their respective buried secrets.Curated by Kate Mosse and commissioned for Emily Brontë's bicentenary year in 2018, these fresh, modern stories pulse with the raw beauty and pain of love and are as timely as they are illuminating.The full list of contributors is: Leila Aboulela, Hanan Al-Shaykh, Joanna Cannon, Alison Case, Juno Dawson, Louise Doughty, Sophie Hannah, Anna James, Erin Kelly, Dorothy Koomson, Grace McCleen, Lisa McInerney, Laurie Penny, Nikesh Shukla, Michael Stewart and Louisa Young.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Sixteen contemporary authors reimagine the destructive passion of Heathcliff and Cathy for a modern audience. These stories explore the enduring themes of obsessive love, pain, and societal constraints through diverse narratives, from a young woman in a Brighton hotel to a man stalking his ex on social media, and an amateur boxer preparing for a match. The collection, curated by Kate Mosse for Emily Brontë's bicentenary, uses varied settings and modern scenarios to pulse with the raw beauty and pain of love, offering fresh perspectives on the infamous literary pair.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- A young woman finds refuge in an empty Brighton hotel, echoing Cathy's isolation.
- A man stalks his newly-married former love via social media, a modern manifestation of Heathcliff's obsession.
- An amateur boxer prepares for a match, drawing parallels to Heathcliff's volatile nature.
- A woman reflects on the 'Heathcliffs I Have Known' and the physical danger they posed.
- A child and a fox are united in a startling moment of violence, hinting at primal instincts.
- Two teenagers walk the moors, confronting their buried secrets, mirroring Cathy and Heathcliff's shared past.
- Each story offers a distinct, modern interpretation of the core themes of Wuthering Heights.
- The collection is curated by Kate Mosse and commissioned for Emily Brontë's bicentenary.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This collection is presented as a vibrant exploration of classic literary themes through contemporary lenses. The stories are designed to stir the heart and awaken vital conversations about love, drawing on the raw beauty and pain found in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. The diverse range of modern scenarios and characters aims to illuminate the enduring relevance of Heathcliff and Cathy's infamous relationship. The collection is noted for its fresh, modern pulse and its ability to be as timely as it is illuminating.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008257434
ISBN-13:
9780008257439
Romance
Contemporary
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Short Stories
Classics
Fiction
Gothic
Literary
