
'The Life of Charlotte Bronte' by Elizabeth Gaskell is a sympathetic and romantic biography that captures Charlotte Bronte's essence and dedication to her work. The book delves into the tragic and difficult life of Charlotte Bronte, shedding light on her struggles and losses which influenced her literary works. Gaskell, being a contemporary of Bronte and a friend, provides personal insights and details that bring the reader closer to understanding the life of the famous author.
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Content warnings include themes of mental health struggles, loss, familial death, and societal criticism, reflecting the challenges faced by Charlotte Bronte.
From The Publisher:
'Inseparable from the high names of Charlotte and Emily Bronte is the name of Elizabeth Gaskell, who devoted to their service all the cunning and all the patience of her sweet and noble genius.' Lionel Johnson. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (nee Stevenson), 1810 - 65, was born in Chelsea and brought up by her aunt at Knutsford, Cheshire, the original of Cranford and Hollingford. In 1832 she married William Gaskell, a Unitarian minister of Manchester, with whom her life was one of calm and perfect harmony. Her Life of Charlotte Bronte, first published in two volumes in 1857, by its vivid presentation of the sad and indeed tragic story of the Bronte sisters greatly widened the interest in their writings it remains today one of the masterpieces of English biography.
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About the Author:
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (nee Stevenson; 29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. She is perhaps best known for her biography of Charlotte BrontA". Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature.
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