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'dangerous As Lucifer Matches.' That Was How Arthur Nicholls, Charlotte Brontë's Husband For The Last Nine Months Of Her Life, Described Her Letters. Full Of Acute Observations, Pithy Character Sketches, And Passionate Convictions, The Letters Are Our Most Direct Source Of Information About The Lives Of The Brontës And Our Closest Approach To The Author Of Jane Eyre. In Them Charlotte Writes Of Life At Haworth Parsonage, Her Experiences At A Belgian School, And Her Intense Feelings For The Belgian Schoolteacher, M. Heger. She Endures The Agony Of The Death Of Her Siblings, And Enjoys The Success As A Writer That Brings Her Into Contact With The London Literary Scene. Vivid And Intimate, Her Letters Give Fresh Insight Into The Novels, And Into The Development Of Her Distinct Literary Style. Margaret Smith's Fine Edition Includes Invaluable Notes On Brontë's Correspondents, And Janet Gezari Contributes A New Introduction That Relates The Letters To Both Brontë's Life And Her Creative Accomplishment. About The Series: For Over 100 Years Oxford World's Classics Has Made Available The Widest Range Of Literature From Around The Globe. Each Affordable Volume Reflects Oxford's Commitment To Scholarship, Providing The Most Accurate Text Plus A Wealth Of Other Valuable Features, Including Expert Introductions By Leading Authorities, Helpful Notes To Clarify The Text, Up-to-date Bibliographies For Further Study, And Much More.
This collection investigates the personal and professional life of Charlotte Brontë through her own correspondence to provide a direct, unfiltered perspective on her experiences and creative development. Margaret Smith, a noted scholar of the Brontë family, compiles and annotates these letters to offer a chronological view of the author's life. The volume utilizes primary source material to document her time at Haworth Parsonage, her education in Belgium, and her eventual rise within the London literary scene. The editorial framework emphasizes the connection between these intimate writings and the thematic content of her published novels.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and readers frequently cite this edition as a standard reference for understanding the private voice of the author. Experts highlight the meticulous annotation provided by Margaret Smith as a vital tool for navigating the complex social and personal history of the Brontë family.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191612871
ISBN-13:
9780191612879
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