The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (eBook)

Enriched edition.

Charlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
880 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780270-9 (EAN)

Infos

The Brontë Sisters - The Complete Novels offers a profound exploration of the human psyche, entrenched in themes of love, social criticism, and the struggle for identity. This anthology encompasses a range of literary styles, from the passionate romanticism of *Wuthering Heights* to the incisive social commentary of *Jane Eyre*. The Brontë sisters' work, with its unique combination of Gothic and realist styles, serves as a touchstone in the evolution of English literature, providing readers with some of the 19th century's most influential works. Dive into the stark moorlands depicted in these pages and experience narratives that confront societal norms and personal dilemmas with unflinching honesty. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, as pioneering female voices within a patriarchal Victorian society, provide a diversity of perspectives that interrogate the roles of women in their time. Their collective works align with the movement towards more personal and psychologically complex narratives that characterized the era's transition from Romanticism to Realism. Together, their novels enrich the literary tapestry with insights drawn from their own experiences, challenging stereotypes and advocating for a nuanced understanding of human nature and moral complexity. This compendium presents a unique opportunity to engage with the radical ideas and literary innovations of the Brontë sisters in one definitive volume. It serves not only as an essential entry point for students and enthusiasts of classic literature but also as a profound invitation to explore the dynamic interplay between personal and universal themes that remain relevant today. As readers delve into this comprehensive collection, they will find a fertile ground for reflection and dialogue, offered through the profoundly different yet complementary voices of three of literature's most compelling figures.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.1.2024
• Einführung: Rowan Silvershaw
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Rowan Silvershaw
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century fiction • 19th Century Romance • British Literature • Brontë family • Brontë sisters • Charlotte Brontë • Classic Literature • classic novels • complex social identity • Elizabeth Gaskell • Female authors • female narrative pioneers • female protagonists • feminist themes • Gothic Romance • Henry James • isolation moral introspection • Jane Austen • literary classics • literary siblings • Pride and Prejudice • psychological character depth • romantic novels • rural clergyman influence • Sense and Sensibility • Sisters Writers • social expectations • Thomas Hardy • turbulent romantic quests • Victor Hugo • Victorian England • Victorian Era • Victorian female empowerment • Victorian Literature • Victorian societal critique • Virginia Woolf • Wilkie Collins • women's rights • Yorkshire gothic moors